Rome2Rio

California to Ames buses

Find Transport to Ames

See all options

Trip Overview

The average bus between California and Ames takes 2d 5h and the fastest bus takes 47h 10m. The bus runs, on average, 2 times per week from California to Ames. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2d 5h
Duration
1,750 mi
Distance
$333
Average price
Twice a week
Frequency

California to Ames bus times

Buses run twice a week between California and Ames. The earliest departure is at 6:00 PM in the evening, and the last departure from California is at 6:00 PM which arrives into Ames at 7:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Las Vegas Bus Terminal and take an average of 2d 5h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from California to Ames? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from California to Ames.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,749.9 mi
  • Duration: 2d 5h

What companies run services between California, USA and Ames, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Ames via Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Denver Union Station, and Des Moines in around 38h 30m.

Operators

Bus trips from California

Bus trips to Ames

Alternative transport options