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Ames to San Jose

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Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Des Moines to Norman
Ave. Duration:
8h 54m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.34–$828.01
Plane from Des Moines to San
Ave. Duration:
8h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.86–$700.62

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
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 San
Ave. Duration:
7h 59m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.56–$394.90
Plane from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
4h 9m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$203.82–$394.90

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Des Moines to Norman
Ave. Duration:
6h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.29–$764.32
Plane from Des Moines to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 34m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.08–$700.62
Plane from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
6h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.82–$700.62

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 Norman
Ave. Duration:
7h 5m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$203.82–$573.24
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 San
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$165.60–$496.81
Plane from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
6h 39m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$178.34–$522.28

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.92–$11.46

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

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Richmond to Berryessa
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.92–$12.10
Train from Coliseum to Berryessa
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.37–$8.92

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
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 Oakland
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.83–$140.12
Bus from Oakland to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$3.31–$70.06

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Oakland to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$7.01–$40.76

Burlington Trailways

Phone:
+1 (319) 735-2864
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
Website:
jeffersonlines.com/
Bus from Ames to Des
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$21.66–$47.13
Bus from Ames to MSP
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$45.86–$114.65

Express Arrow

Phone:
+1-877-779-2999
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 Jose?

The cheapest way to get from Ames to San Jose is to fly and Caltrain which costs $141.30 - $402.17 and takes 9h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ames to San Jose is to fly which takes 8h 10m and costs $293.48 - $510.87 .

How far is it from Ames to San Jose?

The distance between Ames and San Jose is 2530 km. The road distance is 2996.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Ames to San Jose without a car is to bus which takes 45h 52m and costs $217.39 - $869.57 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 10m to get from Ames to San Jose, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Ames to San Jose?

The best way to get from Ames to San Jose is to fly which takes 8h 10m and costs $293.48 - $510.87 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $217.39 - $869.57 and takes 45h 52m.

What is the time difference between Ames and San Jose?

San Jose is 2h behind Ames. It is currently 01:25 in Ames and 23:25 in San Jose.

Can I drive from Ames to San Jose?

Yes, the driving distance between Ames to San Jose is 2996 km. It takes approximately 28h 11m to drive from Ames to San Jose.

Where can I stay near San Jose?

There are 489+ hotels available in San Jose. Prices start at $76.96 per night.
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