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San Jose to Ames

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Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
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 San Francisco International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
6h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.08–$701.63
Plane from Monterey Regional Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.87–$956.76

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
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 San Francisco International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
7h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.62–$395.46

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
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 Oakland International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
5h 22m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$242.38–$701.63
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
5h 57m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.35–$701.63
Plane from Monterey Regional Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
5h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$280.65–$956.76

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 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 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 San Francisco International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
7h 12m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.84–$497.52

Allegiant Air

Website:
allegiantair.com/
Plane from Monterey Regional Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
5h 19m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$216.87–$701.63

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.93–$11.48

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

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Berryessa / North San Jose to Richmond
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.93–$12.12
Train from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseum
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.38–$8.93

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$3.32–$70.16
Bus from Oakland to Sparks
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.86–$140.33
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver
Ave. Duration:
21h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.92–$484.76

Groome Transportation

Phone:
+1 (334) 821-3399
Website:
groometransportation.com
Bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$57.41–$70.16

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$7.02–$40.82

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 Jose to Ames?

The cheapest way to get from San Jose to Ames is to Caltrain and fly which costs $141.30 - $402.17 and takes 8h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from San Jose to Ames is to fly which takes 7h 42m and costs $304.35 - $532.61 .

How far is it from San Jose to Ames?

The distance between San Jose and Ames is 2528 km. The road distance is 2998.2 km.

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

The best way to get from San Jose to Ames without a car is to bus which takes 44h 22m and costs $217.39 - $869.57 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from San Jose to Ames, including transfers.

Bus or fly from San Jose to Ames?

The best way to get from San Jose to Ames is to fly which takes 7h 42m and costs $304.35 - $532.61 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $217.39 - $869.57 and takes 44h 22m.

What is the time difference between San Jose and Ames?

Ames is 2h ahead of San Jose. It is currently 01:49 in San Jose and 03:49 in Ames.

Can I drive from San Jose to Ames?

Yes, the driving distance between San Jose to Ames is 2998 km. It takes approximately 28h 13m to drive from San Jose 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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