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How to get fromLos Angeles Airport (LAX) to Amesby plane, shuttle, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Ames by plane, shuttle, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Des Moines, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane LAX - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    4h 55m
    $268–1,015

  2. Fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane LAX - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Amesbus bus
    9h 9m
    $183–494

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Amesbus bus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
    42h 53m
    $613–1,298

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa to Amesbus bus Jefferson Lines 802
    45h
    $338–603

  5. Drive 1,724.1 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Amescar car 1,724.1 mi
    27h 11m
    $315–455

  6. Fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane LAX - FOD
    2. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Amestaxi taxi
    8h 44m
    $252–672

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Ames by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration42h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$613Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,485.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA and Ames, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Ames via Los Angeles Union Station and Tulsa in around 45h.

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