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How to get fromRiga to Iowa State Universityby plane, shuttle, bus or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Riga to Iowa State University by plane, shuttle, bus, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Des Moines, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Des Moines (DSM)planeRIX - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
    20h 28m
    $538–1,688

  2. Fly to Mason City, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Mason City (MCW)planeRIX - MCW
    2. Take the bus from Mason City to Amesbus
    20h 40m
    $310–1,086

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

    1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)planeRIX - MSP
    2. Take the bus from MSP Airport to Amesbus
    21h 11m
    $573–1,100

  4. Fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)planeRIX - FOD
    2. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Iowa State Universitytaxi
    31h 16m
    $372–929

Riga International Airport (RIX) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration17h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$457Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Iowa State University, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Riga to Iowa State University. However, you can take the line 22 bus to Rīgas lidosta, walk to Riga International Airport (RIX) airport, fly to Des Moines (DSM), walk to Des Moines International Airport, IA, take the shuttle to Ames, IA - Iowa State University, then walk to Iowa State University. Alternatively, you can take the line 22 bus to Rīgas lidosta, walk to Riga International Airport (RIX) airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP), walk to MSP Airport, take the bus to Ames, then walk to Iowa State University.

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