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How to get fromLos Angeles to Amesby plane, shuttle, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane LAX - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    6h 26m
    $188–503

  2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport, shuttle

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane BUR - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    7h 42m
    $182–639

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Amesbus bus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
    41h 13m
    $1,045–1,604

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa to Amesbus bus Jefferson Lines 802
    43h 25m
    $375–551

  5. Drive  1,710.1 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Amescar car 1,710.1 mi
    26h 47m
    $313–451

  6. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ONT - DSM
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    8h 20m
    $223–604

  7. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County, shuttle

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SNA - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    8h 37m
    $218–585

  8. Fly from Long Beach Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane LGB - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    9h 18m
    $226–896

Los Angeles to Ames by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration41h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,045Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,500.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Ames via Tulsa in around 43h 25m.

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