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

The cheapest way to get from Ames to Fresno is to bus which costs $200 - $450 and takes 43h 4m.

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 41m and costs $390 - $1,700.

Is there a direct bus between Ames and Fresno?

No, there is no direct bus from Ames to Fresno. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at Fresno via Des Moines, Denver Union Station, Las Vegas Bus Terminal and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 4m.

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 which takes 43h 4m and costs $200 - $450.

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

It takes approximately 8h 41m 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 Des Moines station.

What is the time difference between Ames and Fresno?

Fresno is 2h behind Ames. It is currently 1:57 PM in Ames and 11:57 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 55m to drive from Ames to Fresno.

Where can I stay near Fresno?

There are 142+ hotels available in Fresno.

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

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

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

Shuttle, fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport
best
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 41m
$393–1,691
Bus
cheapest
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 Fresnobus
43h 4m
$209–444
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 to Fresnobus
47h 43m
$241–499
Drive 1,781.9 mi
1. Drive from Ames to Fresnocar 1,781.9 mi
29h 55m
$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
10h 35m
$322–1,201

Ames to Fresno by bus

5Weekly Buses

43h 4mAverage Duration

$209Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,478.5 mi
Duration: 8h 41m

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

You can take a bus from Ames to Fresno via Des Moines, Denver Union Station, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, and Los Angeles in around 43h 4m.

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