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Ames to Los Angeles Bus Schedule
Bus from Ames to Los Angeles: Journey Information
There is one daily bus from Ames to Los Angeles. Traveling by bus from Ames to Los Angeles usually takes around 64 hours and 35 minutes, but some buses might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.
| Distance | 1442 mi (2320 km) |
| Shortest duration | 64h 35m |
| Cheapest price | $140.00 |
| Trips per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Tornado Bus |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Ames to Los Angeles?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Ames to Los Angeles. Tornado Bus is the only company that has bus schedules available to search and book at the moment. It only makes the trip once a day on most days.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tornado Bus | 1 | 2d 16h 35m | $140.00 |
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Ames to Los Angeles
The bus takes an average of 64 hours and 35 minutes to cover the 1442 miles from Ames to Los Angeles. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
There is usually only one bus per day from Ames to Los Angeles. It leaves the station in Ames at 1:00pm each day. The time might vary for specific dates, so be sure to search on Wanderu for the most up-to-date information.
City Information
Los Angeles
Los Angeles is the undisputed world capital of the entertainment business. Because of that, the City of Angels is where you will find some of the most iconic landmarks of the film and music industries, including the world-famous Walk of Fame and Dolby Theatre (home of the Academy Awards) on Hollywood Boulevard, the easily recognizable Capitol Records building at Hollywood & Vine, and the LA Live complex in Downtown Los Angeles.
The best part of LA is that it has something to offer for people of all interests: outdoor enthusiasts can hike up to the Hollywood sign, fashion aficionados can go shopping in Beverly Hills, art lovers can check out the prominent Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) in the Miracle Mile district, and those looking for a fun night out can go bar-hopping in West Hollywood. Are you a Pokémon GO addict? Well then this is the place for you because LA is the best city to catch the rarest Pokémon in the U.S.. And if you want to want to experience the famed golden coast of Southern California for yourself, head west to Santa Monica and Venice for a refreshing dip in the Pacific Ocean.
With one of the biggest airports on the West Coast and several bus and train stops across the county, Los Angeles makes it easy to travel elsewhere in California, visit the neighboring Nevada, Arizona and Mexico, or take a flight to pretty much any other part of the world.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Ames?
Main departure station: Phillips 66 Gas Station
Most buses depart from the main station in Ames.
All bus stations in Ames:
Phillips 66 Gas Station
Where does the bus arrive in Los Angeles?
Main arrival station: 611 Maple Ave
All buses from Ames arrive at one main station in Los Angeles.
All bus stations in Los Angeles:
611 Maple Ave
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