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How to get fromSouth Dakota to Amesby plane, shuttle, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from South Dakota to Ames by plane, shuttle, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Watertown Municipal Airport, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Watertown Municipal Airport (ATY) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ATY - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    4h 53m
    $180–752

  2. Drive 258.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sioux Falls to Amescar car 258.1 mi
    4h 27m
    $48–68

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Albert Leabus bus Jefferson 702 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Albert Lea to Amesbus bus Jefferson Lines 803 / ...
    9h 5m
    $84–128

  4. Fly from Aberdeen Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Aberdeen Regional Airport (ABR) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ABR - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    5h 7m
    $192–805

  5. Fly from Sioux Falls, shuttle

    1. Fly from Sioux Falls (FSD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane FSD - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    6h 59m
    $178–744

  6. Bus via Clear Lake

    1. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Albert Leabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Albert Lea to Clear Lake Jct.bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Clear Lake Jct. to Amesbus bus
    9h 35m
    $98–148

Watertown Municipal Airport (ATY) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration5h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$94Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from South Dakota to Ames.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 336.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 53m

What companies run services between South Dakota, USA and Ames, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Lewis/5th SE corner to Ames via The Bus Stop, Maple/Career NE corner, Sioux Falls, and Albert Lea in around 9h 5m.

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