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How to get fromAmes to Alaskaby shuttle, plane, car or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Ames to Alaska by shuttle, plane, car, or bus

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  1. Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Anchorage International Airport

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    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane plane DSM - ANC
    10h 41m
    $884–3,692

  2. Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Juneau International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ames to MSP Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Juneau International Airport (JNU)plane plane MSP - JNU
    13h 7m
    $222–995

  3. Drive 3,368.8 mi

    1. Drive from Ames to Anchoragecar car 3,368.8 mi
    2d 14h
    $615–888

  4. Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Fairbanks

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane DSM - FAI
    11h 43m
    $384–1,492

  5. Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Anchorage International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Ames to MSP Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane plane MSP - ANC
    11h 13m
    $622–2,695

  6. Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Fairbanks

    1. Take the bus from Ames to MSP Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane MSP - FAI
    11h 35m
    $242–1,045

Des Moines (DSM) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC) flights

Calendar52Weekly Planes
Duration10h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$832Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Alaska, USA?

There is no direct connection from Ames to Alaska. However, you can take the shuttle to Des Moines International Airport, IA, walk to Des Moines (DSM) airport, fly to Anchorage International Airport (ANC), walk to Airport South Terminal, then take the line 65 bus to Downtown Transit Center. Alternatively, you can drive from Ames to Anchorage in around 2d 14h.

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