What is the cheapest way to get from Ames to Los Angeles?

The cheapest way to get from Ames to Los Angeles is to bus which costs $290 - $550 and takes 39h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ames to Los Angeles?

The fastest way to get from Ames to Los Angeles is to shuttle and fly which takes 6h 32m and costs $220 - $900.

Is there a direct bus between Ames and Los Angeles?

No, there is no direct bus from Ames to Los Angeles station. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station via Des Moines, Denver Union Station and Las Vegas Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 25m.

How far is it from Ames to Los Angeles?

The distance between Ames and Los Angeles is 1510 miles. The road distance is 1720.7 miles.

How do I travel from Ames to Los Angeles without a car?

The best way to get from Ames to Los Angeles without a car is to bus which takes 39h 25m and costs $290 - $550.

How long does it take to get from Ames to Los Angeles?

It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Ames to Los Angeles, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ames to Los Angeles bus from?

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

Where does the Ames to Los Angeles bus arrive?

Ames to Los Angeles bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Des Moines station.

What is the time difference between Ames and Los Angeles?

Los Angeles is 2h behind Ames. It is currently 4:52 AM in Ames and 2:52 AM in Los Angeles.

Can I drive from Ames to Los Angeles?

Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Los Angeles is 1721 miles. It takes approximately 26h 44m to drive from Ames to Los Angeles.

How do I get a bus ticket from Ames to Los Angeles?

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Where can I stay near Los Angeles?

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Ames to Los Angeles - 7 ways to travel via train, shuttle, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Ames to Los Angeles by shuttle, plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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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
2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane DSM - LAX
6h 32m
$229–853
Bus
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 Stationbus
39h 25m
$290–552
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
41h 59m
$628–1,313
Drive 1,710.7 mi
1. Drive from Ames to Los Angelescar 1,710.7 mi
26h 44m
$313–451
Shuttle, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle
2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane DSM - BUR
8h 27m
$318–1,200
Shuttle, fly to Long Beach Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle
2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane DSM - LGB
9h 20m
$278–1,046
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
2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane DSM - SNA
9h 41m
$334–1,311

Des Moines (DSM) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

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Distance: 1,501.1 mi
Duration: 6h 32m

What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Los Angeles, CA, 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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