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There are 8 ways to get from Ames to California by shuttle, plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Shuttle, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane DSM - SNA
    5h 42m
    $362–1,255

  2. Shuttle, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane DSM - LAX
    6h 32m
    $229–853

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ames to Kansas Citybus bus Jefferson Lines 803 / ...
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    42h
    $609–1,281

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ames to Tulsabus bus Jefferson Lines 801
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    45h 25m
    $331–582

  5. Drive 1,710.7 mi

    1. Drive from Ames to Los Angelescar car 1,710.7 mi
    26h 44m
    $313–451

  6. Shuttle, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane DSM - SAN
    7h 31m
    $284–1,095

  7. Shuttle, fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane DSM - FAT
    8h 32m
    $253–991

  8. Shuttle, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane DSM - BUR
    8h 27m
    $308–1,200

Ames to California by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration42hAverage Duration
Ticket$609Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,480.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 42m

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

You can take a bus from Ames to Los Angeles Union Station via Tulsa Bus Station in around 45h 25m.

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