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How to get fromAmes to Grand Canyon National Parkby shuttle, plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Ames to Grand Canyon National Park by shuttle, plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Shuttle, fly to Flagstaff, bus

    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 Flagstaff (FLG)plane plane DSM - FLG
    3. Take the bus from Flagstaff Pulliam Airport to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodgebus bus
    9h 49m
    $282–965

  2. Drive 1,344.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ames to Grand Canyon National Parkcar car 1,344.2 mi
    23h 39m
    $246–355

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ames to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Flagstafftrain train
    3. Take the bus from Flagstaff Amtrak Station to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodgebus bus
    33h 22m
    $489–1,011

  4. Shuttle, fly to Phoenix

    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 Phoenix (PHX)plane plane DSM - PHX
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Grand Canyon Villageshuttle bus
    9h 21m
    $490–1,118

  5. Shuttle, fly to Harry Reid International Airport

    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 Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane DSM - LAS
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Treasure Island Hotel and Casino to GC Village Bright Angel Lodgeshuttle bus
    12h 4m
    $311–939

Ames to Grand Canyon National Park by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration33h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$489Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,207.3 mi
  • Duration: 9h 49m

What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Grand Canyon National Park, AZ, USA?

There is no direct connection from Ames to Grand Canyon National Park. However, you can take the shuttle to Des Moines International Airport, IA, walk to Des Moines (DSM) airport, fly to Flagstaff (FLG), walk to Flagstaff Pulliam Airport, take the bus to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodge, then walk to Grand Canyon National Park. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ames to Grand Canyon National Park via Kansas City, On 13Th Between Charlotte & Holmes Wb, On Grand At Pershing Crown Center Shops Sb, Kansas City, Flagstaff, Flagstaff Amtrak Station, and Maswik Lodge in around 33h 22m.

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