Bus Tickets from San Diego, CA, US to Ames, IA, US

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Next departures for San Diego to Ames on October 31
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound
    Downtown SD (Seaport)
    Ames (Phillips 66)No tags
    Greyhound + FlixBus
      UCSD Health La Jolla Station
      Ames (Phillips 66)No tags
      FlixBus + Greyhound
        UCSD Health La Jolla Station
        Ames (Phillips 66)No tags
        FlixBus + Greyhound
          Greyhound Bus Stop
          Ames (Phillips 66)No tags
          FlixBus + Greyhound
            Downtown SD (Seaport)
            Ames (Phillips 66)No tags

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            Get from San Diego to Ames

            This route is served by bus only

            The journey takes about 2 days, 12 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $232, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

            5bus per day
            2d 12hAverage Duration
            1435 milesDistance
            58kgCO₂ emissions

            Bus San Diego, CA, US to Ames, IA, US: Trip Overview

            Average ticket price$255
            Average bus trip duration2d 12h
            Number of daily buses5
            Earliest bus departure6:45am
            Distance1435 miles (2314 km)
            Latest bus departure7:35pm

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