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27 h 41 min
2949 km.
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Five ways to Travel from Ames to San Francisco

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Cheapest
By car (2 949 km)
27 h 41 min
2949 km.
from $162
Other
Bus
44 h 22 min
2488 km.
from $627.57
Bus, Train
2 d 2 h 19 min
2488 km.
from $451.43
Bus, Plane (Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport)
9 h 32 min
2488 km.
from $400.38
Bus, Plane (Fly to Sacramento International Airport)
11 h 29 min
2488 km.
from $609.08

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Des Moines to San
Ave. Duration:
7h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.86–$700.62
Plane from Des Moines to Norman
Ave. Duration:
6h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.34–$828.01
Plane from Des Moines to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
8h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$292.99–$1,273.86

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Des Moines to San
Ave. Duration:
7h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.56–$394.90
Plane from Des Moines to Norman
Ave. Duration:
10h 28m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$254.77–$458.59
Plane from Des Moines to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
6h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$420.37–$764.32

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Des Moines to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 34m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.08–$700.62
Plane from Des Moines to Norman
Ave. Duration:
6h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.29–$764.32
Plane from Des Moines to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$382.16–$1,273.86

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Des Moines to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 26m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$63.69–$305.73

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Des Moines to San
Ave. Duration:
9h 25m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$165.60–$496.81
Plane from Des Moines to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
6h 8m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$191.08–$624.19
Plane from Des Moines to Norman
Ave. Duration:
7h 5m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$203.82–$573.24
Plane from Des Moines to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$331.20–$955.39

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.19–$14.01

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Denver to Richmond
Ave. Duration:
33h 1m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$127.39–$433.11
Train from Sacramento to Richmond
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$12.74–$82.80

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks
Ave. Duration:
20h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.80–$484.07
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.83–$152.86

Burlington Trailways

Phone:
+1 (319) 735-2864
Email:
Website:
burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Des Moines to Denver
Ave. Duration:
13h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$127.39–$254.77
Bus from Des Moines to Omaha
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$42.04–$82.80

Jefferson Lines

Phone:
+1-858-800-8898
Email:
Website:
jeffersonlines.com/
Bus from Ames to Des
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$21.66–$47.13

Express Arrow

Phone:
+1-877-779-2999
Email:
Website:
expressarrow.com
Bus from Omaha, NE to Denver
Ave. Duration:
10h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$140.12–$178.34

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Ames to San Francisco?

The cheapest way to get from Ames to San Francisco is to fly which costs $141.30 - $391.30 and takes 8h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ames to San Francisco?

The fastest way to get from Ames to San Francisco is to fly which takes 8h 7m and costs $141.30 - $391.30 .

How far is it from Ames to San Francisco?

The distance between Ames and San Francisco is 2579 km. The road distance is 2949.2 km.

How do I travel from Ames to San Francisco without a car?

The best way to get from Ames to San Francisco without a car is to bus which takes 44h 22m and costs $217.39 - $815.22 .

How long does it take to get from Ames to San Francisco?

It takes approximately 8h 7m to get from Ames to San Francisco, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Ames to San Francisco?

The best way to get from Ames to San Francisco is to fly which takes 8h 7m and costs $141.30 - $391.30 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $217.39 - $815.22 and takes 44h 22m.

What is the time difference between Ames and San Francisco?

San Francisco is 2h behind Ames. It is currently 13:22 in Ames and 11:22 in San Francisco.

Can I drive from Ames to San Francisco?

Yes, the driving distance between Ames to San Francisco is 2949 km. It takes approximately 27h 44m to drive from Ames to San Francisco.

Where can I stay near San Francisco?

There are 823+ hotels available in San Francisco. Prices start at $54.04 per night.
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