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

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There are 7 ways to get from Victoria to Ames by plane, shuttle, ferry, train, bus, or taxi

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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 18m
    $495–2,019

  2. Fly Victoria International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane YYJ - MSP
    2. Take the bus from MSP Airport to Amesbus bus
    15h
    $195–950

  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 49m
    $649–1,410

  4. Fly Victoria International Airport to Des Moines, shuttle

    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
    12h 52m
    $355–1,495

  5. Fly Victoria Inner Harbour Apt to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Victoria Inner Harbour Apt (YWH) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane YWH - FOD
    2. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Amestaxi taxi
    16h 48m
    $343–1,071

  6. Fly Victoria International Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane YYJ - FOD
    2. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Amestaxi taxi
    20h 5m
    $275–785

  7. 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
    11h 15m
    $278–1,268

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration47h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$649Cheapest 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 49m.

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