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How to get fromAthens to Amesby plane, shuttle, taxi, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Athens to Ames by plane, shuttle, taxi, or bus

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  1. Fly to Des Moines, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ATH - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    17h
    $669–2,236

  2. Fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane plane ATH - ALO
    2. Take the bus from Waterloo to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus
    24h 18m
    $424–1,330

  3. Fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane ATH - FOD
    2. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Amestaxi taxi
    16h 57m
    $539–1,326

  4. Fly to Mason City, bus

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Mason City (MCW)plane plane ATH - MCW
    2. Take the bus from Mason City to Amesbus bus
    18h 42m
    $429–1,091

  5. Fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane ATH - MSP
    2. Take the bus from MSP Airport to Amesbus bus
    20h 49m
    $694–1,331

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration17h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$555Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 5,746.8 mi
  • Duration: 17h

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Ames, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Athens to Ames. However, you can take the taxi to Athens-Airport-ATH airport, fly to Des Moines (DSM), walk to Des Moines International Airport, IA, then take the shuttle to Ames, IA - Iowa State University. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Athens-Airport-ATH airport, fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD), then take the taxi to Ames.

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