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How to get fromOhio to Amesby plane, shuttle, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Ohio to Ames by plane, shuttle, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane CLE - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    6h 17m
    $162–672

  2. Drive  629.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Columbus to Amescar car 629.7 mi
    12h
    $115–166

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Des Moines to Amestaxi taxi
    15h 42m
    $164–250

  4. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane CMH - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    6h 32m
    $162–673

  5. Fly from Dayton, shuttle

    1. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane DAY - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    6h 37m
    $142–562

  6. Fly from Covington, shuttle

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane CVG - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    6h 56m
    $174–744

  7. Fly from Akron, shuttle

    1. Fly from Akron (CAK) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane CAK - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    6h 47m
    $143–537

  8. Bus to Detroit, fly, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Toledo to Dearbornbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane DTW - DSM
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    6h 26m
    $185–704

  9. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    16h 42m
    $188–382

Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar144Weekly Planes
Duration5h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 663.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 17m

What companies run services between Ohio, USA and Ames, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Ohio to Ames. However, you can take the subway to Airport Station, walk to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) 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 bus to Indianapolis Union Station, take the bus to Des Moines, then take the taxi to Ames.

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