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How to get fromColumbus Airport (CMH) to Amesby plane, shuttle, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Columbus Airport (CMH) to Ames by plane, shuttle, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly to Des Moines, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane CMH - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    4h 45m
    $228–976

  2. Drive 634.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Columbus Airport (CMH) to Amescar car 634.9 mi
    12h 7m
    $116–168

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbus to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Des Moines to Amestaxi taxi
    16h 37m
    $156–306

  4. Fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane CMH - FOD
    2. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Amestaxi taxi
    5h 47m
    $231–660

  5. Fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport, bus, shuttle

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane plane CMH - ALO
    2. Take the bus from Waterloo to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    9h 55m
    $222–731

  6. Bus, taxi via Columbus

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Des Moines to Amestaxi taxi
    17h 44m
    $159–283

  7. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    18h 25m
    $210–416

John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar128Weekly Planes
Duration4h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$147Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 614 mi
  • Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between Columbus Airport (CMH), USA and Ames, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Columbus Airport (CMH) 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 the bus to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus, take the bus to Indianapolis Union Station, take the bus to Des Moines, then take the taxi to Ames.

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