Bus Tickets from Des Moines to Ames, IA, US

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Next departures for Des Moines to Ames on November 21
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Des Moines
Ames (Phillips 66)CheapestFastest
ExpresoBus
Des Moines, (IA - Diversity Insurance/Seguros Mundo Latino)
Gas Station Phillips 66No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 3:07 PM CST.

Get from Des Moines to Ames

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day
40mAverage Duration
31 milesDistance
1kgCO₂ emissions

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
11/18
$115
11/19
$115
Today
$3
11/21
$5
11/22
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11/23
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11/24
$5
11/25
No data
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Des Moines to Ames, IA, US was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $3

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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