There are 5 ways to get from Atlanta to Iowa State University by plane, shuttle, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak, Greyhound), car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Fly to Des Moines, shuttle
best- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Des Moines (DSM)plane ATL - DSM
- Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
4h 46m$232–992Bus via Carbondale
cheapest- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus
- Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus
22h 33m$159–305Drive 915.1 mi
- Drive from Atlanta to Iowa State Universitycar 915.1 mi
16h 15m$167–242Fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi
- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane ATL - FOD
- Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Iowa State Universitytaxi
8h 14m$252–722Bus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus
22h 42m$161–303
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Des Moines (DSM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Atlanta to Iowa State University is to bus which costs $160 - $310 and takes 22h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Atlanta to Iowa State University is to fly and shuttle which takes 4h 46m and costs $230 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Atlanta station to Iowa State University. However, there are services departing from Atlanta Bus Station and arriving at Ames via Carbondale, St Louis Bus Station and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 33m.
The distance between Atlanta and Iowa State University is 797 miles. The road distance is 920.4 miles.
The best way to get from Atlanta to Iowa State University without a car is to bus via Carbondale which takes 22h 33m and costs $150 - $310.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Atlanta to Iowa State University, including transfers.
Atlanta to Iowa State University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Atlanta Bus Station.
Atlanta to Iowa State University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Carbondale Intermodal Station.
Iowa State University is 1h behind Atlanta. It is currently 3:43 AM in Atlanta and 2:43 AM in Iowa State University.
Yes, the driving distance between Atlanta to Iowa State University is 920 miles. It takes approximately 16h 15m to drive from Atlanta to Iowa State University.
What companies run services between Atlanta, GA, USA and Iowa State University, IA, USA?
You can take a bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Iowa State University via Carbondale, St. Louis, St Louis Bus Station, Des Moines, and Ames in around 22h 33m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–900
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Des Moines via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–850
- Phone
- +1 320.253.2226
- Website
- executiveexpress.biz
Shuttle from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $80–190
- Website
- https://www.executiveexpress.biz
- Schedules at
- https://www.executiveexpress.biz/coverage-areas/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Carbondale to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–23
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–140
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Carbondale to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–160
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to Ames
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–27
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $19–27
Bus from Des Moines to Ames
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–27
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $19–27
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Estimated price
- $140–170
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