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How to get fromOhio to Amesby plane, shuttle, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, bus (Greyhound), or train

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There are 11 ways to get from Ohio to Ames by plane, shuttle, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, bus (Greyhound), or train

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  1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane CMH - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    6h 27m
    $242–1,093

  2. Bus #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus
    16h 50m
    $97–199

  3. Bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Indianapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus
    16h 19m
    $108–196

  4. Drive 629.2 mi

    1. Drive from Columbus to Amescar car 629.2 mi
    12h
    $115–166

  5. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane CLE - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    6h 12m
    $242–1,092

  6. Fly from Dayton, shuttle

    1. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane DAY - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    6h 49m
    $222–992

  7. Fly from Covington, shuttle

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane CVG - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    6h 46m
    $244–1,094

  8. Fly from Akron, shuttle

    1. Fly from Akron (CAK) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane CAK - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    6h 56m
    $197–790

  9. Bus to Detroit, fly, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Toledo to Dearbornbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane DTW - DSM
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    6h 27m
    $242–985

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus
    16h 45m
    $111–208

  11. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Bowling Greenbus bus
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus
    20h 9m
    $177–418

John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar127Weekly Planes
Duration4h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$165Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 626.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Columbus to Ames via Indianapolis, Indianapolis Union Station, and Des Moines in around 16h 19m.

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