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

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There are 3 ways to get from Ames to Anchorage by shuttle, plane, car, or bus

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  1. Shuttle to Des Moines, fly

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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 36m
    $884–3,692

  2. Drive 3,368.8 mi

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

  3. Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly

    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

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

Calendar57Weekly Planes
Duration11h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$832Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Anchorage, AK, USA?

There is no direct connection from Ames to Anchorage. 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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