Find coaches from San Diego, CA, US to Ames, IA, US

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Next departures from San Diego to Ames on 31 October
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

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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.

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

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

Average ticket priceUS$255
Average bus trip duration2d 12h
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure06:45
Distance1435 miles
Latest bus departure19:35

San Diego to Ames Bus

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

  1. What's the distance between San Diego and Ames by coach?

    The distance between San Diego and Ames by coach is approximately 1435 miles (2315 km).

  2. How can I travel from San Diego to Ames avoiding air travel?

    You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between San Diego and Ames!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from San Diego to Ames, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from San Diego to Ames will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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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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