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

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There are 8 ways to get from Los Angeles to Ames by plane, shuttle, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport 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
    6h 30m
    $278–1,053

  2. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane BUR - FOD
    2. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Amestaxi taxi
    15h 51m
    $277–739

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus
    38h 45m
    $294–561

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas Citytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus
    40h 51m
    $642–1,271

  5. Drive 1,710.1 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Amescar car 1,710.1 mi
    26h 46m
    $313–451

  6. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Des Moines, shuttle

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane BUR - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    7h 32m
    $297–1,099

  7. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Des Moines, shuttle

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SNA - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    8h 41m
    $302–1,110

  8. Fly Long Beach Airport to Des Moines, shuttle

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane LGB - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    9h 13m
    $286–1,096

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar75Weekly Planes
Duration5h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$194Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,500.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 30m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Ames, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Ames via Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Denver Union Station, and Des Moines in around 38h 45m.

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