Previously seen trips
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Ames (Phillips 66) | Iowa City | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Ames | Court St Transportation Center | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Ames (Phillips 66) | Iowa City | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Ames | Court St Transportation Center | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Ames (Phillips 66) | Iowa City | No tags |
Get from Ames to Iowa City
This route is served by bus only
The journey takes about 3 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
1bus per day
3h 10mAverage Duration
110 milesDistance
4kgCO₂ emissions
Where are the popular stops in Ames and Iowa City?
Stops in Ames
- A
Intermodal Facility
129 Hayward Ave, Ames, IA 50014, USA
Stops in Iowa City
- A
Court Street Bus Station
170 E Court St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
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US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Ames, IA, US to Iowa City by bus
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
11/21
$12
11/22
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Today
$17
11/24
$16
11/25
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The cheapest trip from Ames, IA, US to Iowa City was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $12To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Ames, IA, US to Iowa City, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $12 to $83 for a bus ticket from Ames, IA, US to Iowa City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $16 which is on 2025-11-24.
