Trip information

Departure: San Jose, CA
Arrival: Ames, IA
Fastest route: 67h 15min
Distance: 2831km
Cheapest route: $198
Transfers: 2
Bus companies: Greyhound

Cheap bus schedules leaving on Wednesday

One Passenger / One Trip

12:45am

San Jose, CA

San Jose Greyhound Bus Station

12:10am

Ames, IA

Intermodel Facility

69h 25min

++ 2 layovers

$270

12:45am

San Jose, CA

San Jose Greyhound Bus Station

1:25pm

Las Vegas, NV

Greyhound Station

12h 40min

Greyhound

$64

1h 15min layover

2:40pm

Las Vegas, NV

Greyhound Station

5:25am

Chicago, IL

95th & Dan Ryan CTA

36h 45min

Greyhound

$125

4h 40min layover

10:05am

Chicago, IL

95th & Dan Ryan CTA

12:10am

Ames, IA

Intermodel Facility

14h 5min

Greyhound

$81

12:45am

San Jose, CA

San Jose Greyhound Bus Station

12:10am

Ames, IA

Intermodel Facility

69h 25min

++ 2 layovers

$198

12:45am

San Jose, CA

San Jose Greyhound Bus Station

7:25am

Los Angeles, CA

Downtown Greyhound Station

6h 40min

Greyhound

$17.5

0h 50min layover

8:15am

Los Angeles, CA

Downtown Greyhound Station

5:25am

Chicago, IL

95th & Dan Ryan CTA

43h 10min

Greyhound

$99.5

4h 40min layover

10:05am

Chicago, IL

95th & Dan Ryan CTA

12:10am

Ames, IA

Intermodel Facility

14h 5min

Greyhound

$81

7:05am

San Jose, CA

San Jose Greyhound Bus Station

6:20am

Ames, IA

Intermodel Facility

69h 15min

++ 2 layovers

$218

7:05am

San Jose, CA

San Jose Greyhound Bus Station

5:40pm

Los Angeles, CA

Downtown Greyhound Station

10h 35min

Greyhound

$17.5

1h 0min layover

6:40pm

Los Angeles, CA

Downtown Greyhound Station

4:00pm

Chicago, IL

95th & Dan Ryan CTA

43h 20min

Greyhound

$119.5

4h 45min layover

8:45pm

Chicago, IL

95th & Dan Ryan CTA

6:20am

Ames, IA

Intermodel Facility

9h 35min

Greyhound

$81

8:50am

San Jose, CA

San Jose Greyhound Bus Station

6:20am

Ames, IA

Intermodel Facility

67h 30min

++ 2 layovers

$269

8:50am

San Jose, CA

San Jose Greyhound Bus Station

8:30pm

Las Vegas, NV

Greyhound Station

11h 40min

Greyhound

$63

5h 0min layover

1:30am

Las Vegas, NV

Greyhound Station

4:00pm

Chicago, IL

95th & Dan Ryan CTA

36h 30min

Greyhound

$125

4h 45min layover

8:45pm

Chicago, IL

95th & Dan Ryan CTA

6:20am

Ames, IA

Intermodel Facility

9h 35min

Greyhound

$81

9:05am

San Jose, CA

San Jose Greyhound Bus Station

6:20am

Ames, IA

Intermodel Facility

67h 15min

++ 2 layovers

$269

9:05am

San Jose, CA

San Jose Greyhound Bus Station

12:35am

Las Vegas, NV

Greyhound Station

15h 30min

Greyhound

$63

0h 55min layover

1:30am

Las Vegas, NV

Greyhound Station

4:00pm

Chicago, IL

95th & Dan Ryan CTA

36h 30min

Greyhound

$125

4h 45min layover

8:45pm

Chicago, IL

95th & Dan Ryan CTA

6:20am

Ames, IA

Intermodel Facility

9h 35min

Greyhound

$81

9:05am

San Jose, CA

San Jose Greyhound Bus Station

6:20am

Ames, IA

Intermodel Facility

67h 15min

++ 2 layovers

$218

9:05am

San Jose, CA

San Jose Greyhound Bus Station

4:20pm

Los Angeles, CA

Downtown Greyhound Station

7h 15min

Greyhound

$17.5

2h 20min layover

6:40pm

Los Angeles, CA

Downtown Greyhound Station

4:00pm

Chicago, IL

95th & Dan Ryan CTA

43h 20min

Greyhound

$119.5

4h 45min layover

8:45pm

Chicago, IL

95th & Dan Ryan CTA

6:20am

Ames, IA

Intermodel Facility

9h 35min

Greyhound

$81

Overview

Traveling from San Jose to Ames by bus

First departure
12:45am
Avg price
$240.33
Carriers
1
Last arrival
6:20am

Bus information San Jose - Ames

The San Jose - Ames route has approximately 6 frequencies and its minimum duration is around 67h 15min. It is important you book your ticket in advance to avoid running out, since $198 tickets tend to run out quickly.
The distance between San Jose and Ames is around 2831 kilometers and the bus companies that can help you in your journey are: Greyhound.
Remember that the number of transfers to be made will be at least 2 so in some cases you should book the tickets separately.

  • Trips per day 6
  • Direct trips 0

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

Bus journey may vary depending on the state of the roads. The minimum duration is usually around 67h 15min to cover 2831 kilometers.

I'm looking for cheap tickets for this route ...

According to our data, the cheapest ticket costs $198 and leaves San Jose Greyhound Bus Station. If you decide to make this journey you will have to do 2 stops before reaching Intermodel Facility.

  • Avg duration 68h 20min
  • Cheapest price $198

What time does the last bus leave?

Last bus leaves at 9:05am from San Jose Greyhound Bus Station and arrives at 6:20am at Intermodel Facility. It will take 67h 15min, its price is $218 and the number of changes will be 2.

Are there any direct routes between San Jose and Ames?

We do not have direct routes in our database. The minimum number of transfers will be 2 and the total duration of the trip will be approximately 69h 25min.

  • Last bus 9:05am
  • Transfers 2

What are the bus stations in San Jose?

  • San Jose Greyhound Bus Station
    65 Cahill St,
    San Jose, CA
    95110

What are the bus stations in Ames?

  • Intermodel Facility
    129 Hayward Ave
    Ames
    IA 50014
    USA
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