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How to get fromColumbus to Amesby plane, shuttle, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Columbus 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
    6h 32m
    $222–993

  2. Drive 629.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Columbus to Amescar car 629.3 mi
    12h 1m
    $115–166

  3. Bus, taxi

    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
    15h 47m
    $163–277

  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
    7h 34m
    $232–663

  5. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Chicagobus 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
    16h 42m
    $186–390

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

Calendar128Weekly Planes
Duration4h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$147Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 626.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Columbus to Ames. However, you can take the line 7 bus to John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport (CMH), walk to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) 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 bus to Indianapolis Union Station, take the bus to Des Moines, then take the taxi to Ames.

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