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How to get fromDubai to Amesby plane, shuttle, taxi, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Dubai to Ames by plane, shuttle, taxi, or bus

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  1. Fly Dubai International Airport to Des Moines, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane DXB - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    22h 58m
    $521–1,792

  2. Shuttle to Abu Dhabi, fly to Des Moines, shuttle

    cheapest
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Dubai - Ibn Battuta Mall to Abu Dhabi Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane AUH - DSM
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    24h 21m
    $451–1,203

  3. Fly Dubai International Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane DXB - FOD
    2. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Amestaxi taxi
    25h 36m
    $581–1,782

  4. Fly Dubai International Airport to Mason City, bus

    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Mason City (MCW)plane plane DXB - MCW
    2. Take the bus from Mason City to Amesbus bus
    22h 30m
    $581–1,747

  5. Fly Dubai International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane DXB - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Des Moines to Amestaxi taxi
    26h 23m

Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration20h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$444Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,465.2 mi
  • Duration: 22h 58m

What companies run services between Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Ames, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Dubai to Ames. However, you can take the subway to Airport Terminal 3 Metro Station 1, walk to Dubai International Airport (DXB) 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 subway to Airport Terminal 3 Metro Station 1, walk to Dubai International Airport (DXB) airport, fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD), then take the taxi to Ames.

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