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How to get fromPuerto Rico to Amesby plane, shuttle, taxi, car or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Puerto Rico to Ames by plane, shuttle, taxi, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Des Moines, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SJU - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    11h 13m
    $452–1,652

  2. Fly to Mason City, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) to Mason City (MCW)plane plane SJU - MCW
    2. Take the bus from Mason City to Amesbus bus
    12h 43m
    $210–772

  3. Fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane SJU - FOD
    2. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Amestaxi taxi
    12h 37m
    $342–892

  4. Fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane plane SJU - ALO
    2. Drive from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Amescar car
    12h 56m
    $219–738

Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration9h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$312Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Puerto Rico and Ames, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Puerto Rico to Ames. However, you can take the shuttle to San Juan Airport, walk to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) 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 shuttle to San Juan Airport, walk to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) airport, fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD), then take the taxi to Ames.

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