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How to get fromSaskatoon to Amesby plane, shuttle or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Saskatoon to Ames by plane, shuttle, or car

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  1. Fly, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport (YXE) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane YXE - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    8h 47m
    $471–1,932

  2. Drive 1,111.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Saskatoon to Amescar car 1,111.3 mi
    19h 30m
    $255–368

Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport (YXE) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration10h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$390Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Saskatoon, SK, Canada and Ames, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Saskatoon to Ames. However, you can 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 drive from Saskatoon to Ames in around 19h 30m.

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