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How to get fromDes Moines Airport (DSM) to Clear Lakeby shuttle, bus, rideshare, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Clear Lake by shuttle, bus, rideshare, or car

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  1. Shuttle, bus

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Ames to Clear Lake Jct.bus bus Jefferson Lines 806 / ...
    3h 13m
    $123–249

  2. Drive 118.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Clear Lakecar car 118.8 mi
    2h 2m
    $22–32

  3. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Des Moines-DSM to Clear Lakerideshare rideshare 118.8 mi
    2h 2m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Clear Lake.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 129.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 13m

What companies run services between Des Moines Airport (DSM), USA and Clear Lake, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Clear Lake. However, you can take the shuttle to Ames, IA - Iowa State University, walk to Ames, take the bus to Clear Lake Jct., then take the taxi to Clear Lake. Alternatively, Mozio operates a vehicle from Des Moines-DSM to Clear Lake on demand, and the journey takes 2h 2m.

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