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

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There are 8 ways to get from Ohio to Ames by plane, shuttle, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Des Moines, 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 32m
    $162–673

  2. Drive  629.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Columbus to Amescar car 629.7 mi
    12h
    $115–166

  3. Bus, taxi

    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 taxi from Des Moines to Amestaxi taxi
    15h 42m
    $165–251

  4. Fly Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Des Moines, 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 17m
    $162–662

  5. Fly Covington to Des Moines, 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 51m
    $174–744

  6. Bus to Detroit, fly to Des Moines, 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 26m
    $185–714

  7. Fly John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane CMH - FOD
    2. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Amestaxi taxi
    7h 24m
    $227–663

  8. Bus, shuttle

    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 a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    16h 42m
    $188–382

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

Calendar114Weekly Planes
Duration4h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 626.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Ohio to Ames. However, you can take the line 7 bus to John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport (CMH), walk to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) 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 bus to Indianapolis Union Station, take the bus to Des Moines, then take the taxi to Ames.

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