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How to get fromVictoria to Amesby plane, shuttle, ferry, train or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Victoria to Ames by plane, shuttle, ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Victoria Inner Harbour Apt to Des Moines, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Victoria Inner Harbour Apt (YWH) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane YWH - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    10h 43m
    $290–1,125

  2. Fly Victoria International Airport to Des Moines, shuttle

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane YYJ - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    13h 2m
    $205–745

  3. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Victoria to Seattle Clipper Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Seattle to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Amesbus bus
    47h 48m
    $299–690

  4. Bus to Nanaimo Airport, fly to Des Moines, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Douglas & Kings to Canada Ave & Station - Train Stnbus bus
    2. Fly from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane YCD - DSM
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    14h 36m
    $224–894

  5. Fly Victoria Inner Harbour Apt to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Victoria Inner Harbour Apt (YWH) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane YWH - MSP
    2. Take the bus from MSP Airport to Amesbus bus
    13h 7m
    $307–1,417

Victoria to Ames by ferry, foot, bus, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration47h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$299Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Victoria, BC, Canada and Ames, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Victoria 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 take a ferry from Victoria to Ames via Seattle Clipper Terminal, 3rd Ave & Cedar St, S Jackson St & 5th Ave S, Seattle, St. Paul-Minneapolis, Union Depot & Sibley Station, 7th St & Hennepin Station, and Minneapolis in around 47h 48m.

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