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How to get fromEdinburgh to Amesby plane, shuttle, bus, car or taxi

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

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  1. Fly to Des Moines, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane EDI - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    16h 32m
    $643–2,403

  2. Fly to Mason City, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Mason City (MCW)plane plane EDI - MCW
    2. Take the bus from Mason City to Amesbus bus
    17h 57m
    $261–1,073

  3. Fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane plane EDI - ALO
    2. Drive from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Amescar car
    16h 48m
    $270–1,039

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

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane EDI - MSP
    2. Take the bus from MSP Airport to Amesbus bus
    18h 23m
    $463–1,508

  5. Fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane EDI - FOD
    2. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Amestaxi taxi
    16h 34m
    $403–1,293

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration13h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$548Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Ames, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Ames. However, you can take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 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 vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Mason City (MCW), walk to Mason City, then take the bus to Ames.

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