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Cheap bus tickets from Pittsburgh, PA to Ames, IA

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The bus journey from Pittsburgh to Ames is 971 miles. FlixBus can get you there in 22 hours 35 minutes.
The cost of a bus ticket from Pittsburgh to Ames starts at just $145.99.
When purchasing your bus ticket from Pittsburgh to Ames, you can choose your preferred payment method from card, Paypal, Google Pay, and more.
Our Real-Time Bus Tracker allows you to track your bus location. Just select the relevant bus stop and check the time of arrival. This way, you can find out where your bus is and check for delays on the route.
The fastest bus from Pittsburgh to Ames takes 22 hours 35 minutes.
You can book your FlixBus ticket starting at just $145.99. The easiest way to purchase your ticket is on this website or through the app. Book early to get the best price.

Find the cheapest buses from Pittsburgh to Ames

Getting from Pittsburgh to Ames is cheap and easy when you travel with FlixBus. The two cities are 971 miles apart and traveling between the two takes as fast as 22 hours 35 minutes.
FlixBus tickets are always good value, but you can save even more money by booking online in advance. Book on the website or our FlixBus App in minutes, then simply use your phone as your ticket to board the bus.
Bus tickets between Pittsburgh and Ames cost $146.99 on average, but you can get tickets for as low as $145.99 if you book in advance and/or outside of busy travel times, like weekends and holidays.

For a quick, easy and environmentally-conscious choice, travel with FlixBus.
We have a large network of destinations, so you can trust us to take you from your desired departure city to your destination in comfort and style - all for great value.

Traveling from Pittsburgh to Ames

It's easy to get from Pittsburgh to Ames with FlixBus, with 1 direct buses per day.
It can take a minimum time of 22 hours 35 minutes.
Bus travel is the most environmentally friendly way to travel long distances and we're working to make it even greener with high environmental standards across our fleet of buses, the use of alternative drive and fuel technologies, and the option for all passengers to offset their carbon emissions at the point of buying a ticket.
The average cost of bus travel between Pittsburgh and Ames is $146.99, which makes bus travel far cheaper than any other method.

Taking the bus from Pittsburgh

Traveling from Pittsburgh and not familiar with it? Here's everything you need to know.
Pittsburgh is a transport hub with 2 bus station(s); the 65 connections departing from Pittsburgh every day take travelers both within the state and further afield.

Arriving in Ames

Traveling to Ames for the first time? Here's what you need to know:
Ames is very well connected to other destinations on the FlixBus network, with 20 connections arriving in one of the 1 bus station(s) of the city, giving you easy access to all corners of the country.

What to expect onboard the FlixBus bus from Pittsburgh to Ames

Getting from Pittsburgh to Ames aboard a FlixBus bus means traveling in comfort and style, with all the services you need to keep you occupied. Most of our buses include free Wi-Fi onboard, an entertainment system, toilets and power outlets.
You can bring one carry-on and one check-in piece of luggage per passenger, so even if you're taking a long trip, you don't need to worry about traveling light.
All ticket holders are guaranteed a seat on our buses but if you want to reserve a seat, you can do so at the time of booking. Choose from a classic seat, table seat, panorama seat or extra seat.
Just book online or on our FlixBus App when purchasing your ticket using any of our available payment methods.

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