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How to get fromCharleston to Amesby plane, shuttle, train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Charleston to Ames by plane, shuttle, train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly to Des Moines, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Yeager Airport (CRW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane CRW - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    5h 40m
    $253–1,055

  2. Fly to Mason City, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Yeager Airport (CRW) to Mason City (MCW)plane plane CRW - MCW
    2. Take the bus from Mason City to Amesbus bus
    11h 22m
    $138–550

  3. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Charleston Station to Indianapolistrain train
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Des Moines to Amestaxi taxi
    20h 23m
    $243–446

  4. Drive 775.9 mi

    1. Drive from Charleston to Amescar car 775.9 mi
    13h 47m
    $142–205

  5. Fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Yeager Airport (CRW) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane CRW - FOD
    2. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Amestaxi taxi
    9h 33m
    $248–695

Yeager Airport (CRW) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar59Weekly Planes
Duration5h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$160Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 719.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Charleston, WV, USA and Ames, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Charleston to Ames. However, you can take the taxi to Yeager Airport (CRW) airport, 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 the train to Indianapolis, walk to Indianapolis Union Station, take the bus to Des Moines, then take the taxi to Ames.

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