There are 5 ways to get from Austin to Iowa State University by plane, shuttle, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, shuttle
best- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Des Moines (DSM)plane AUS - DSM
- Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
4h 58m$261–1,142Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus
21h 42m$141–375Drive 901.9 mi
- Drive from Austin to Iowa State Universitycar 901.9 mi
15h 19m$165–238Drive to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, fly, shuttle
- Drive from Austin to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)car
- Fly from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Des Moines (DSM)plane GRK - DSM
- Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
7h 12m$242–1,107Bus via Dallas
- Take the bus from Downtown Austin to Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellumbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus
22h 32m$143–354
Austin to Iowa State University by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Austin to Iowa State University is to drive which costs $160 - $240 and takes 15h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Austin to Iowa State University is to fly and shuttle which takes 4h 58m and costs $260 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Austin to Iowa State University. However, there are services departing from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza and arriving at Ames via Dallas Bus Station, Kansas City and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 42m.
The distance between Austin and Iowa State University is 869 miles. The road distance is 907.1 miles.
The best way to get from Austin to Iowa State University without a car is to bus which takes 21h 42m and costs $140 - $380.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Austin to Iowa State University, including transfers.
Austin to Iowa State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza station.
Austin to Iowa State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Dallas Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Austin to Iowa State University is 907 miles. It takes approximately 15h 19m to drive from Austin to Iowa State University.
There are 52+ hotels available in Iowa State University.
What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Iowa State University, IA, USA?
You can take a bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Iowa State University via Dallas Bus Station, Kansas City, Des Moines, and Ames in around 21h 42m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Des Moines via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–950
Flights from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport to Des Moines via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–900
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Des Moines via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,100
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,300
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–950
- 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/
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–180
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Downtown Austin to Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to Ames
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
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