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

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Next departures for Ames to San Diego on October 31
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FlixBus + Greyhound
Ames (Phillips 66)
UCSD Health La Jolla StationNo tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
Ames (Phillips 66)
San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
Ames (Phillips 66)
Downtown SD (Seaport)No tags
Greyhound
Ames (Phillips 66)
Greyhound Bus StopNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound
Ames (Phillips 66)
San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)No tags

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Get from Ames to San Diego

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The journey takes about 1 day, 22 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$257, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day
1d 22hAverage Duration
2314 kmDistance
58kgCO₂ emissions

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

Average Ticket PriceUS$306
Average Bus Trip Duration1d 22h
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure5:20pm
Distance2314 km

Ames to San Diego Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Ames, IA, US - San Diego, CA, US

  1. What is the travel distance from Ames to San Diego?

    Ames and San Diego are 2315 km (1435 miles) apart.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Ames to San Diego?

    Buses departing from Intermodal Facility in Ames will take you to Mission Valley Sheraton in San Diego.

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