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How to get fromAustin to Iowa State Universityby plane, shuttle, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Austin to Iowa State University by plane, shuttle, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane AUS - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    4h 57m
    $271–1,292

  2. Drive 903.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Austin to Iowa State Universitycar car 903.7 mi
    15h 15m
    $165–239

  3. Bus via Denton

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Austin to Dentonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denton to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus
    21h 27m
    $171–276

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Austin to St. Louistrain train
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus
    33h 16m
    $352–743

  5. Drive to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, fly, shuttle

    1. Drive from Austin to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)car car
    2. Fly from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane GRK - DSM
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    6h 42m
    $232–1,007

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin to Omahabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus
    24h 50m
    $233–282

Austin to Iowa State University by bus and foot

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration21h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$171Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Iowa State University, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Downtown Austin to Iowa State University via Denton, Kansas City, Des Moines, and Ames in around 21h 27m.

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