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There are 7 ways to get from Victoria to Ames by plane, shuttle, ferry, train, bus, busferry, or taxi

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  1. Fly Victoria International Airport to Des Moines, shuttle

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    1. Fly from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane YYJ - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    11h 21m
    $192–742

  2. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Victoria to Seattle Clipper Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Seattle to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St. Paul to Amesbus bus
    46h 53m
    $1,132–1,897

  3. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Victoria to Vancouverbusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Vancouver to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Kansas City to Amesbus bus
    2d 8h
    $427–712

  4. Fly Victoria Inner Harbour Apt to Des Moines, shuttle

    1. Fly from Victoria Inner Harbour Apt (YWH) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane YWH - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    8h 22m
    $217–790

  5. Bus to Nanaimo Airport, fly to Des Moines, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Douglas & Kings to Village Green Mallbus bus
    2. Fly from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane YCD - DSM
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    13h 51m
    $214–849

  6. Ferry to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Victoria to Seattle Clipper Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane SEA - MSP
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Amesbus bus
    13h 35m
    $365–580

  7. Fly Victoria Inner Harbour Apt to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Victoria Inner Harbour Apt (YWH) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane YWH - FOD
    2. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Amestaxi taxi
    10h 25m
    $302–858

Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration9h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$119Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,579.3 mi
  • Duration: 11h 21m

What companies run services between Victoria, BC, Canada and Ames, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Victoria to Ames. However, you can take the bus to Victoria International Airport, walk to Victoria International Airport (YYJ) 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 a ferry from Victoria to Ames via Seattle Clipper Terminal, 3rd Ave & Bell St, 3rd Ave S & S Main St, Seattle, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and St. Paul in around 46h 53m.

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