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How to get fromAmes to Fresnoby shuttle, plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or taxi

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

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  1. Shuttle to Des Moines, fly

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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 Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane DSM - FAT
    8h 6m
    $223–891

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ames to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Fresnobus bus
    47h 44m
    $684–1,391

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ames to Tulsabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 3h
    $361–637

  4. Drive 1,781.9 mi

    1. Drive from Ames to Fresnocar car 1,781.9 mi
    29h 54m
    $326–470

  5. Taxi to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Ames to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane FOD - FAT
    15h 57m
    $256–662

Ames to Fresno by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration47h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$684Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,478.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 6m

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, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles Downtown in around 2d 3h.

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