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How to get fromAmes to Daytonby shuttle, plane, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Ames to Dayton by shuttle, plane, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Shuttle to Des Moines, fly

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Dayton (DAY)plane plane DSM - DAY
    7h 21m
    $169–672

  2. Bus to Mason City, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ames to Mason Citybus bus
    2. Fly from Mason City (MCW) to Dayton (DAY)plane plane MCW - DAY
    10h 19m
    $93–405

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Ames to Des Moinestaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    13h 52m
    $157–250

  4. Drive 585.7 mi

    1. Drive from Ames to Daytoncar car 585.7 mi
    10h 23m
    $107–155

  5. Taxi to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Ames to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Dayton (DAY)plane plane FOD - DAY
    7h 29m
    $212–543

  6. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    16h 29m
    $180–385

Des Moines (DSM) to Dayton (DAY) flights

Calendar109Weekly Planes
Duration6h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 566.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 21m

What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Dayton, OH, USA?

There is no direct connection from Ames to Dayton. However, you can take the shuttle to Des Moines International Airport, IA, walk to Des Moines (DSM) airport, fly to Dayton (DAY), walk to Dayton International Airport, then take the line 43 bus to Wright Stop Plaza - N.B.. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Des Moines, take the bus to Indianapolis Union Station, take the bus to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, walk to Northwest Hub, then take the line 08 bus to Wright Stop Plaza - S.B..

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