There are 4 ways to get from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Ames by rideshare, car, taxi, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Airport Transfer
best- Take the rideshare from Des Moines-DSM to Ames40.3 mi
47 minDrive 40.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Amescar 40.3 mi
47 min$8–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Amestaxi 40.3 mi
47 min$90–120Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
45 min$80–190
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Ames is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 47 min.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Ames is to shuttle which takes 45 min and costs $80 - $190.
The distance between Des Moines Airport (DSM) and Ames is 41 miles. The road distance is 40.5 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Ames without a car is to Airport Transfer which takes 47 min and costs .
The Airport Transfer from Des Moines-DSM to Ames takes 47 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Ames is 41 miles. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Ames.
There are 45+ hotels available in Ames.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Des Moines Airport (DSM) and Ames. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
What companies run services between Des Moines Airport (DSM), USA and Ames, IA, USA?
Executive Express operates a shuttle from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University on demand. Tickets cost $80–190 and the journey takes 45 min.
- Phone
- +1 320.253.2226
- Website
- Executive Express
Shuttle from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
- 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 Des Moines-DSM to Ames
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Estimated price
- $90–120
Capitol Cab
- Phone
- +1 515-243-1111
Freedom Taxicab
- Phone
- +1 515-289-9800
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