What is the cheapest way to get from Ames to Bakersfield?

The cheapest way to get from Ames to Bakersfield is to bus which costs $290 - $600 and takes 41h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ames to Bakersfield?

The fastest way to get from Ames to Bakersfield is to shuttle and fly which takes 7h 42m and costs $280 - $1,200.

Is there a direct bus between Ames and Bakersfield?

No, there is no direct bus from Ames to Bakersfield. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at Bakersfield via Des Moines, Denver Union Station, Las Vegas Bus Terminal and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 20m.

How far is it from Ames to Bakersfield?

The distance between Ames and Bakersfield is 1495 miles. The road distance is 1735.9 miles.

How do I travel from Ames to Bakersfield without a car?

The best way to get from Ames to Bakersfield without a car is to bus which takes 41h 20m and costs $290 - $600.

How long does it take to get from Ames to Bakersfield?

It takes approximately 15h 6m to get from Ames to Bakersfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ames to Bakersfield bus from?

Ames to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Ames station.

Where does the Ames to Bakersfield bus arrive?

Ames to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Des Moines station.

What is the time difference between Ames and Bakersfield?

Bakersfield is 2h behind Ames. It is currently 12:35 PM in Ames and 10:35 AM in Bakersfield.

Can I drive from Ames to Bakersfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Bakersfield is 1736 miles. It takes approximately 27h 4m to drive from Ames to Bakersfield.

Where can I stay near Bakersfield?

There are 115+ hotels available in Bakersfield.

Ames to Bakersfield - 6 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Ames to Bakersfield by taxi, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), bus, train, car, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Taxi to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Meadows Field Airport
best
1. Take the taxi from Ames to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)taxi
2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane FOD - BFL
15h 6m
$267–698
Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle
2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane DSM - LAX
3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
9h 56m
$242–938
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus
4. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus
5. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus
41h 20m
$293–591
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
3. Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain
4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
45h 14m
$463–1,151
Drive 1,725.8 mi
1. Drive from Ames to Bakersfieldcar 1,725.8 mi
27h 4m
$315–455
Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Meadows Field Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle
2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane DSM - BFL
7h 42m
$284–1,117

Ames to Bakersfield by bus

5Weekly Buses

41h 20mAverage Duration

$293Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,486.4 mi
Duration: 15h 6m

What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Ames to Bakersfield via Des Moines, Denver Union Station, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, and Los Angeles in around 41h 20m.

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