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How to get fromAmes to Californiaby shuttle, plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound) or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Ames to California by shuttle, plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Shuttle, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

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    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 46m
    $219–853

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    3. Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain train
    41h 59m
    $530–1,266

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Tulsabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    42h 50m
    $304–721

  4. Drive 1,710.7 mi

    1. Drive from Ames to Los Angelescar car 1,710.7 mi
    26h 43m
    $313–451

  5. 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 41m
    $354–1,495

  6. Shuttle, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José 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 Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane DSM - SJC
    7h 58m
    $418–1,796

  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
    9h 7m
    $343–1,491

  8. Shuttle, fly to Long Beach 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 Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane DSM - LGB
    8h 25m
    $264–1,042

  9. Shuttle, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    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
    8h 35m
    $318–1,396

Ames to California by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration42h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$304Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and California, USA?

You can take a bus from Ames to Los Angeles Union Station via Des Moines, Kansas City, and Tulsa Bus Station in around 42h 50m.

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