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San Francisco, United States of America → Ames, United States of America

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Seven ways to Travel from San Francisco to Ames

Composite routes from San Francisco to Ames

Cheapest
Other

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
6h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.08–$701.63
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
7h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.60–$829.20
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
5h 38m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.62–$1,020.55

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
7h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.62–$395.46
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
7h 24m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$267.89–$472.00
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
7h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$331.68–$586.82

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
5h 57m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.35–$701.63
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
5h 22m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$242.38–$701.63
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
5h 32m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$242.38–$829.20
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
5h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$293.41–$1,020.55

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
11h 17m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$63.78–$306.16

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
7h 12m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.84–$497.52
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
5h 38m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$242.38–$701.63
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$216.87–$599.57
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
5h 17m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$267.89–$765.41

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.84–$14.03

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Richmond to Denver
Ave. Duration:
32h 52m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$127.57–$433.73
Train from Richmond to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.76–$82.92

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sparks
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.86–$153.08
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver
Ave. Duration:
21h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.92–$484.76

Burlington Trailways

Phone:
+1 (319) 735-2864
Website:
burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Denver to Des
Ave. Duration:
11h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$127.57–$267.89
Bus from Omaha to Des
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$42.10–$82.92

Jefferson Lines

Phone:
+1-858-800-8898
Website:
jeffersonlines.com/
Bus from Des Moines to Ames
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.69–$47.20

Express Arrow

Phone:
+1-877-779-2999
Website:
expressarrow.com
Bus from Denver to Omaha,
Ave. Duration:
10h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$153.08–$178.60

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Ames is to fly which costs $130.43 - $391.30 and takes 7h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Ames is to fly which takes 7h 53m and costs $130.43 - $391.30 .

How far is it from San Francisco to Ames?

The distance between San Francisco and Ames is 2578 km. The road distance is 2950.9 km.

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

The best way to get from San Francisco to Ames without a car is to bus which takes 42h 57m and costs $217.39 - $815.22 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 53m to get from San Francisco to Ames, including transfers.

Bus or fly from San Francisco to Ames?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Ames is to fly which takes 7h 53m and costs $130.43 - $391.30 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $217.39 - $815.22 and takes 42h 57m.

What is the time difference between San Francisco and Ames?

Ames is 2h ahead of San Francisco. It is currently 00:25 in San Francisco and 02:25 in Ames.

Can I drive from San Francisco to Ames?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Ames is 2951 km. It takes approximately 27h 45m to drive from San Francisco to Ames.

Where can I stay near Ames?

There are 37+ hotels available in Ames. Prices start at $53.61 per night.
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