There are 6 ways to get from Austin to Iowa State University by plane, shuttle, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (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)AUS - DSM
- Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
5h 3m$251–1,092Bus via Dallas
cheapest- Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Dallas Bus Station
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Station
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moines
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Ames
22h 58m$106–346Train, bus
- Take the train from Austin to St. Louis
- Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas City
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moines
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Ames
34h 37m$225–1,117Drive 901.7 mi
- Drive from Austin to Iowa State University901.7 mi
15h 14m$165–238Drive to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, fly, shuttle
- Drive from Austin to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)
- Fly from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Des Moines (DSM)GRK - DSM
- Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
6h 35m$232–957Bus
- Take the bus from Austin to Omaha
- Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moines
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Ames
24h 46m
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 14m.
The fastest way to get from Austin to Iowa State University is to fly and shuttle which takes 5h 3m and costs $250 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Austin to Iowa State University. However, there are services departing from 115 7th/Colorado and arriving at Ames via Austin Eastside Bus Plaza, Dallas Bus Station, Kansas City and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 58m.
The distance between Austin and Iowa State University is 870 miles. The road distance is 906.9 miles.
The best way to get from Austin to Iowa State University without a car is to bus via Dallas which takes 22h 58m and costs $100 - $350.
It takes approximately 5h 3m 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 14m to drive from Austin to Iowa State University.
There are 44+ 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 115 7th/Colorado to Iowa State University via Austin Eastside Bus Plaza, Dallas Bus Station, Kansas City, Des Moines, and Ames in around 22h 58m.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Des Moines via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–900
Flights from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport to Des Moines via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Des Moines via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–1,000
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,200
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Des Moines via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,200
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–900
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Des Moines via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Austin to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–750
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from St. Louis to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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
- $29–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- 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
- $24–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $24–90
- 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
- $3–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Phone
- +52 449 913 0502
- tours.lopez@hotmail.com
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Austin to Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 17h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
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