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

The cheapest way to get from Ames to Fresno is to drive which costs $320 - $470 and takes 29h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ames to Fresno is to shuttle and fly which takes 8h 52m and costs $180 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Ames and Fresno?

No, there is no direct bus from Ames to Fresno station. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at Fresno Bus Station via Tulsa Bus Station and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.

How far is it from Ames to Fresno?

The distance between Ames and Fresno is 1487 miles. The road distance is 1792.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ames to Fresno without a car is to bus and train which takes 47h 44m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 52m to get from Ames to Fresno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ames to Fresno bus from?

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

Where does the Ames to Fresno bus arrive?

Ames to Fresno bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Tulsa station.

What is the time difference between Ames and Fresno?

Fresno is 2h behind Ames. It is currently 10:38 AM in Ames and 8:38 AM in Fresno.

Can I drive from Ames to Fresno?

Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Fresno is 1792 miles. It takes approximately 29h 54m to drive from Ames to Fresno.

Where can I stay near Fresno?

There are 103+ hotels available in Fresno.

Ames to Fresno - 5 ways to travel via train, shuttle, plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Ames to Fresno by shuttle, plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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Shuttle, fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport
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1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle
2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane DSM - FAT
8h 52m
$183–691
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ames to Kansas Citybus
2. Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain
3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Fresnobus
47h 44m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ames to Tulsabus
2. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Fresno Bus Stationbus
2d 3h
$406–612
Drive 1,781.9 mi
1. Drive from Ames to Fresnocar 1,781.9 mi
29h 54m
$326–470
Shuttle, fly to Meadows Field Airport, bus
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
3. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Fresnobus
11h
$243–816

Des Moines (DSM) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) flights

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7h 38mAverage Duration

$109Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,478.5 mi
Duration: 8h 52m

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

You can take a bus from Ames to Fresno Bus Station via Tulsa Bus Station and Los Angeles Union Station in around 2d 3h.

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