There are 3 ways to get from Clear Lake to Des Moines Airport (DSM) by bus, shuttle, rideshare, or car
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Bus, shuttle
best- Take the bus from Clear Lake Jct. to Amesbus Jefferson Lines 805 / ...
- Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
2h 48m$121–248Drive 119 mi
cheapest- Drive from Clear Lake to Des Moines Airport (DSM)car 119 mi
2h 2m$22–32Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Clear Lake to Des Moines-DSM119 mi
2h 2m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Clear Lake to Des Moines Airport (DSM) is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Clear Lake to Des Moines Airport (DSM) is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs $21 - $35.
The distance between Clear Lake and Des Moines Airport (DSM) is 131 miles. The road distance is 119.7 miles.
The best way to get from Clear Lake to Des Moines Airport (DSM) without a car is to bus and shuttle which takes 2h 48m and costs $120 - $250.
It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Clear Lake to Des Moines Airport (DSM), including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Clear Lake to Des Moines Airport (DSM) is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Clear Lake to Des Moines Airport (DSM).
There are 256+ hotels available in Des Moines Airport (DSM).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Clear Lake and Des Moines Airport (DSM). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
What companies run services between Clear Lake, IA, USA and Des Moines Airport (DSM), USA?
There is no direct connection from Clear Lake to Des Moines Airport (DSM). However, you can take the taxi to Clear Lake Jct., take the bus to Ames, walk to Ames, IA - Iowa State University, then take the shuttle to Des Moines International Airport, IA. Alternatively, Mozio operates a vehicle from Clear Lake to Des Moines-DSM on demand, and the journey takes 2h 2m.
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Clear Lake Jct. to Ames
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $30–45
- Phone
- +1 320.253.2226
- Website
- Executive Express
Shuttle from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $80–190
- Website
- Executive Express
- Schedules at
- Executive Express Coverage Areas for Minnesota and Iowa
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Clear Lake to Des Moines-DSM
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- On demand
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