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How to get fromAppleton to Iowa State Universityby plane, shuttle, taxi, bus, car or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Appleton to Iowa State University by plane, shuttle, taxi, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly Appleton International Airport to Des Moines, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Des Moines (DSM)planeATW - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
    5h 28m
    $228–1,062

  2. Drive 370 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Appleton to Iowa State Universitycar370 mi
    6h 50m
    $68–98

  3. Taxi, bus via Minneapolis

    1. Take the taxi from Appleton to Green Bay Amtrak Stationtaxi
    2. Take the bus from Green Bay Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolisbus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Amesbus
    12h 38m

  4. Taxi to Green Bay, fly to Des Moines, shuttle

    1. Take the taxi from Appleton to Green Bay (GRB)taxi
    2. Fly from Green Bay (GRB) to Des Moines (DSM)planeGRB - DSM
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
    5h 37m
    $269–857

  5. Fly Appleton International Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)planeATW - FOD
    2. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Iowa State Universitytaxi
    5h 53m
    $243–742

  6. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Appleton to Green Bay Amtrak Stationtaxi
    2. Take the bus from Green Bay Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolisbus
    3. Take the bus from MSP Airport to Amesbus
    13h 14m

  7. Taxi, bus #2

    1. Take the taxi from Appleton to Green Bay Transit Centertaxi
    2. Take the bus from Green Bay Transit Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus
    15h 53m
    $195–325

  8. Taxi, bus, train

    1. Take the taxi from Appleton to Green Bay Amtrak Stationtaxi
    2. Take the bus from Green Bay Amtrak Station to Milwaukeebus
    3. Take the train from Milwaukee to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
    4. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Amesbus
    16h 51m
    $217–479

Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar94Weekly Planes
Duration5h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$136Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Appleton, WI, USA and Iowa State University, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Appleton to Iowa State University. However, you can take the taxi to Appleton International Airport (ATW) airport, fly to Des Moines (DSM), walk to Des Moines International Airport, IA, take the shuttle to Ames, IA - Iowa State University, then walk to Iowa State University. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Green Bay Amtrak Station, take the bus to St. Paul-Minneapolis, walk to Union Depot & Sibley Station, take the line 94 bus to 5th St Transit Center Gate D, walk to Minneapolis, take the bus to Ames, then walk to Iowa State University.

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