Transfer Options from Des Moines Airport to Ames

Ames is located in Story County, Iowa and is known for being the home of the iconic Iowa State University. As a university city, there are plenty of top-class restaurants, bars and stores to explore in Ames. For some added local culture, you can also catch a show at Stephen’s Auditorium and gaze at some stunning art in the Brunnier Art Museum.

When it comes to travelling from Des Moines airport to Ames, you have one transfer option, taking a taxi. The travel time in a taxi shuttle from Des Moines airport to Ames is just 50 minutes and the average cost will be around $50 (€50), based on a taximeter.

Welcome Pickups offers meet and greet services and a friendly introduction to Des Moines at the same price as a regular taxi. Click here to see the cost.

Comparison of the options

PRICE FOR 2PASSENGERS

OPTION	PRICE	DURATION	AVAILABILITY
Taxi	€50.50	50min	24/7

How to get from Des Moines Airport to Ames by Taxi

Taking a taxi or private shuttle from Des Moines airport to Ames is a quick and easy transfer option if you don’t want to rent a car. The cost of a local Des Moines airport taxi will be around $50 (€50) during the day and $52 (€52) at night and will take just 50 minutes to reach the heart of Ames.

How much is a Des Moines Airport shuttle to Ames?

The local taxi drivers don’t offer fixed rate fares for their services. Instead, you will be charged using a taximeter. The average cost of a Des Moines airport shuttle to Ames is around $50 (€50) if you’re travelling during the day. However, additional charges, such as travelling at night $2 (€2), and any extra passenger after the first $0.50 (€0.50), will be added to your fare.

If you’d prefer to take a taxi from Des Moines airport to Ames that has a set rate fare you can count on, we recommend pre-booking with Welcome Pickups.

Cost

$50 (€50)

Trip Duration

50 Min.

*Prices may vary unless booked in advance.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

Taxis from Des Moines Airport to Ames are available 24/7.

Where do I find a taxi at Des Moines Airport?

Taxis are easily located right outside of the terminal exit doors near the arrivals hall. You will see a long line of taxis waiting to pick up passengers as soon as you step outside.

Convenience

To avoid the expense and stress of having to hire a car in Iowa, we recommend taking a taxi shuttle from Des Moines airport to Ames. It will only take you 50 minutes to reach the door of your hotel in Ames, and you will be able to relax the entire way, knowing your loved ones and personal belongings are safe and secure.

Editor’s Note

If you're planning a journey from Des Moines Airport to Ames and want to avoid wait times for the local taxis, you can pre-book your Des Moines airport shuttle to Ames with Welcome Pickups.

Useful Tips

Children under the age of 12 don't class as extra passengers and can travel for free.

Ensure your driver resets the taximeter to the base fare before you begin your journey.

There will be an airport surcharge of $4.50 (€4.50) added to your final fare.

Welcome Pickups has a Net Safety Score of 99 of 100

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20 minute gap between transfers
Regular Car Sanitisation
Contactless ride
Sanitiser in every car

Is there a direct bus from Des Moines airport to Ames?

No there’s no direct bus from Ames to Des Moines airport or vice versa. If you don’t want to rent a car, you will need to take a taxi shuttle from Des Moines airport to Ames. The journey time in a local taxi is 50 minutes and the cost will be around $50 (€50).

What’s the taxi fare from Des Moines airport to Ames?

There’s no official fixed price for a Des Moines airport shuttle to Ames. The local taxi drivers will use a taximeter to calculate your fare and will add on surcharges for things such as travelling at night and the number of passengers. To secure a fixed rate fare you can count on, we suggest booking your transfer from Des Moines airport to Ames in advance with Welcome Pickups.

What's the distance from Ames to Des Moines Airport?

The distance from Des Moines airport to Ames is around 67.5 km. It will take a Des Moines airport taxi around 50 minutes to complete the journey if you’re travelling in light traffic.

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