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There are 2 ways to get from Lima to Ames by plane, shuttle, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Des Moines, shuttle

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    1. Fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane LIM - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    15h 16m
    $284–955

  2. Fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane LIM - FOD
    2. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Amestaxi taxi
    19h 32m
    $352–971

Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration13h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$203Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,894.2 mi
  • Duration: 15h 16m

What companies run services between Lima, Peru and Ames, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Lima to Ames. However, you can take the line 1428 bus to Aduanas, walk to Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) 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 line 1428 bus to Aduanas, walk to Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) airport, fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD), then take the taxi to Ames.

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