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How to get fromThunder Bay to Amesby plane, shuttle, car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Thunder Bay to Ames by plane, shuttle, car, or bus

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  1. Fly, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane YQT - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    7h 56m
    $231–911

  2. Drive 553.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Thunder Bay to Amescar car 553.9 mi
    10h 2m
    $127–184

  3. Drive, shuttle, bus

    1. Drive from Kakabeka Falls to Grand Maraiscar car
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Grand Marais to Duluth International Airportshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Duluth to St. Paulbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St. Paul to Amesbus bus
    15h 9m

  4. Drive, shuttle, bus via Minneapolis Airport (MSP)

    1. Drive from Kakabeka Falls to Grand Maraiscar car
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Grand Marais to Duluth International Airportshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Landline - Duluth Int'l Airport to Landline - MSP Terminal-1 Lindberghbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Amesbus bus
    15h 15m

  5. Drive, shuttle, bus via Minneapolis Airport (MSP) #2

    1. Drive from Kakabeka Falls to Grand Maraiscar car
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Grand Marais to Duluth International Airportshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Duluth International Airport to Minneapolis - Glumack Dr & Terminal 1/Lindbergh Uppershuttle bus
    4. Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Amesbus bus
    15h 17m

Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration9h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$151Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 558.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 56m

What companies run services between Thunder Bay, ON, Canada and Ames, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Thunder Bay to Ames. However, you can 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 a bus from Thunder Bay to Ames via Kakabeka Falls, Grand Marais, Duluth International Airport, Airport Terminal, Duluth, and St. Paul in around 15h 9m.

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