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

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

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  1. Shuttle, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

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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 John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane DSM - SNA
    5h 39m
    $352–1,205

  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 30m
    $219–753

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    39h 25m
    $270–507

  4. 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
    $649–1,337

  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
    $324–1,295

  7. 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
    6h 56m
    $368–1,400

  8. 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 27m
    $323–1,191

Des Moines (DSM) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) flights

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration6h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$220Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,480.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 39m

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, Denver Union Station, and Las Vegas Bus Terminal in around 39h 25m.

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