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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Mason City (Airport) | Ames | No tags | |||||
| Clear Lake Jct. | Ames | No tags | |||||
| Clear Lake Jct. | Ames | No tags | |||||
| Clear Lake Jct. | Ames | No tags | |||||
| Mason City (Airport) | Ames | No tags |
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Bus Clear Lake, IA to Ames, IA, US: Trip Overview
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Based on 756 reviews, the company was rated 3.9 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the temperature and the seats but often complained with the WiFi. Jefferson Lines ticket prices on this trip start at US$55
Clear Lake to Ames Bus
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Clear Lake, IA - Ames, IA, US
What is the distance between Clear Lake and Ames?
The distance between Clear Lake and Ames is around 126 km (78 miles).
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Clear Lake, IA to Ames, IA, US was searched and found on Oct 1, 2025 with a price of US$53To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Clear Lake, IA to Ames, IA, US, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$53 to US$53 for a bus ticket from Clear Lake, IA to Ames, IA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$53 which is on 2025-10-01.
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Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Clear Lake to Ames.
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The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!
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9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.
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