Bus Tickets from Houston, US to Ames, IA, US

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  • Departure time: April 13 at
    Departure city: Houston
    Departure location: Houston Lockwood, (TX - TBC Lockwood)
    Arrival time: April 14 at
    Destination city: Ames
    Destination location: Gas Station Phillips 66
    Operated by: Tornado BusTornado Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 13 at
    Departure city: Houston
    Departure location: Houston Lockwood, (TX - TBC Lockwood)
    Arrival time: April 14 at
    Destination city: Ames
    Destination location: Gas Station Phillips 66
    Operated by: Tornado BusTornado Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 26 at
    Departure city: Houston
    Departure location: Houston Lockwood, (TX - TBC Lockwood)
    Arrival time: May 27 at
    Destination city: Ames
    Destination location: Gas Station Phillips 66
    Operated by: Tornado BusTornado Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 26 at
    Departure city: Houston
    Departure location: Houston Lockwood, (TX - TBC Lockwood)
    Arrival time: May 27 at
    Destination city: Ames
    Destination location: Gas Station Phillips 66
    Operated by: Tornado BusTornado Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 27 at
    Departure city: Houston
    Departure location: Houston Lockwood, (TX - TBC Lockwood)
    Arrival time: June 28 at
    Destination city: Ames
    Destination location: Gas Station Phillips 66
    Operated by: Tornado BusTornado Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Houston, US to Ames, IA, US: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$248
Average Bus Trip Duration23h 51m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure8:30am
Distance1374 km
Latest bus departure1:30pm

Houston to Ames Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Houston, US - Ames, IA, US

  1. What is the travel distance from Houston to Ames?

    The distance covered from Houston to Ames is 1375 km (852 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Houston to Ames?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway, in Houston, and end it at Intermodal Facility, in Ames.

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