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

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  1. Fly to Des Moines, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane LHR - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    15h 12m
    $375–1,332

  2. Fly to Mason City, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Mason City (MCW)plane plane LHR - MCW
    2. Take the bus from Mason City to Amesbus bus
    16h 34m
    $345–1,037

  3. Fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane LHR - FOD
    2. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Amestaxi taxi
    15h 6m
    $465–1,222

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

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane LHR - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Amesbus bus
    17h 2m
    $560–1,527

  5. Fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport, bus, shuttle

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane plane LHR - ALO
    2. Take the bus from Waterloo to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    21h
    $460–1,269

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration13h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$284Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,234.6 mi
  • Duration: 15h 12m

What companies run services between London, England and Ames, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from London to Ames. However, you can take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) 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 train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD), then take the taxi to Ames.

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