- San Diego to Ames buses
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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price 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
The journey takes about 2 days, 12 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$232, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus San Diego, CA, US to Ames, IA, US: Trip Overview
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Based on 87344 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at US$232
San Diego to Ames Bus
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Frequently asked questions on the trip San Diego, CA, US - Ames, IA, US
- How far is San Diego from Ames?- The distance covered from San Diego to Ames is 2315 km (1435 miles). 
- What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from San Diego to Ames?- Buses traveling this route start their trip at Mission Valley Sheraton, in San Diego, and end it at Intermodal Facility, in Ames. 
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Did you know?
It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.
The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!
Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!
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