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How to get fromMadrid to Amesby plane, shuttle, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Madrid to Ames by plane, shuttle, or bus

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  1. Fly to Des Moines, shuttle

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    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MAD - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    15h 46m
    $331–1,141

  2. Fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport, bus, shuttle

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane plane MAD - ALO
    2. Take the bus from Waterloo to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    24h 14m
    $396–1,228

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration14h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$254Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,506.1 mi
  • Duration: 15h 46m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Ames, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Madrid to Ames. However, you can take the train to Madrid-Aeropuerto T4, walk to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) 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 train to Madrid-Aeropuerto T4, walk to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) airport, fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO), take the taxi to Waterloo, take the bus to Des Moines, take the taxi to Des Moines International Airport, IA, then take the shuttle to Ames, IA - Iowa State University.

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