There are 10 ways to get from Baltimore to Iowa State University by plane, shuttle, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Fly Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Des Moines, shuttle
best- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Des Moines (DSM)BWI - DSM
- Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
7h 21m$242–992Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moines
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Ames
28h 1m$129–391Train, bus
- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moines
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Ames
29h 9m$162–955Drive 1,009.5 mi
- Drive from Baltimore to Iowa State University1,009.5 mi
17h 43m$185–267Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Des Moines, shuttle
- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Des Moines (DSM)DCA - DSM
- Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
6h 26m$366–2,251Fly Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)BWI - FOD
- Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Iowa State University
7h 36m$222–582Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Des Moines, shuttle
- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Des Moines (DSM)PHL - DSM
- Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
7h$273–1,689Bus via Harrisburg
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Take the bus from Chicago to Des Moines
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Ames
29h 18m$185–470Train, bus via Minneapolis
- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Ames
34h 14m$207–1,099Train, bus #2
- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Chicago Union Station
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moines
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Ames
34h 57m$193–741
Baltimore to Iowa State University by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Baltimore to Iowa State University is to drive which costs $180 - $270 and takes 17h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Baltimore to Iowa State University is to train and fly and shuttle which takes 6h 26m and costs $360 - $2,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Baltimore station to Iowa State University. However, there are services departing from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and arriving at Ames via Chicago Bus Station and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 1m.
The distance between Baltimore and Iowa State University is 963 miles. The road distance is 1015.4 miles.
The best way to get from Baltimore to Iowa State University without a car is to bus which takes 28h 1m and costs $120 - $400.
It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Baltimore to Iowa State University, including transfers.
Baltimore to Iowa State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Baltimore to Iowa State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Iowa State University is 1h behind Baltimore. It is currently 2:46 AM in Baltimore and 1:46 AM in Iowa State University.
Yes, the driving distance between Baltimore to Iowa State University is 1015 miles. It takes approximately 17h 43m to drive from Baltimore to Iowa State University.
What companies run services between Baltimore, MD, USA and Iowa State University, IA, USA?
You can take a bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Iowa State University via Chicago Bus Station, Des Moines, and Ames in around 28h 1m.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Des Moines via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,500
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,500
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Des Moines via Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Wednesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $180–950
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,500
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–410
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–900
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Des Moines via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Des Moines via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Des Moines via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Des Moines via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,500
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Des Moines via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $340–1,600
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Des Moines via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Des Moines via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Des Moines via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Friday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Des Moines via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Des Moines via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $300–1,500
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Des Moines via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $190–950
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $5–200
- Business Class
- $45–240
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $13–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $13–230
- Business Class
- $60–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–280
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $140–600
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–10
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–10
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $21–460
- First Class
- $130–600
- 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 Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–240
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–95
- 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
- $3–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Ames
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–95
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $95–160
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Chicago to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–160
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $65–95
- Flexible Fares
- $90–130
- Saver Fare
- $55–110
- Flex Fare
- $75–160
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Estimated price
- $140–170
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