North American Solid State Chemistry Conference 2025
July 28-31, 2025, Ames, Iowa

Travel Information

Location
The conference will be located at the Iowa State University Memorial Union in Ames, Iowa, located just 25 miles north of Des Moines, Iowa; Ames is located on the northwest corner of US Highway 30 and I-35.

Parking
Are you planning to drive to the conference?

Visitor parking permits will be available for purchase through the transportation link below. Visitor permits are $5/day and valid in all general staff and student parking lots on campus.

Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
Des Moines International Airport (DSM), which is located about 45 minutes to the south of Ames, has more than 100 daily arrivals and departures.  

Vehicle Rental
Do you need to rent a vehicle? Please see the links below.
Ground Transportation from DSM
Executive Express Shuttle

Airport Shuttle
Shuttle registration is closed.
If you did not receive an email confirming your airport transportation, there are other options to book on your own.

Uber – the attendee would download and book own shuttle service

Lyft - the attendee would download and book own shuttle

C and B Transport Services – 515-520-9218

James from Ames – 515-509-6890

Jeff’s (AJ) Transport – 515-520-4594 Papa John Taxi – papajohntaxi@gmail.com – 515-779-9346

Sam Ames Shuttle LLC – Sam Nac (CIT Driver) – 515-291-1324 or 515-302-3192

Parking Passes

Parking Passes: $5/day per car