- Des Moines to Ames buses
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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Bus | Des Moines | Ames (Phillips 66) | CheapestFastest | ||||
![]() | Bus | Des Moines, (IA - Diversity Insurance/Seguros Mundo Latino) | Gas Station Phillips 66 | No tags |
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Get from Des Moines to Ames
The journey takes about 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Des Moines to Ames, IA, US, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $3 to $135 for a bus ticket from Des Moines to Ames, IA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $5 which is on 2025-11-21.
Usually Tornado Bus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
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