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How to get fromCalgary to Iowa State Universityby plane, shuttle, bus, car, train or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Calgary to Iowa State University by plane, shuttle, bus, car, train, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Des Moines, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Des Moines (DSM)planeYYC - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
    9h 4m
    $263–1,093

  2. Fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)planeYYC - MSP
    2. Take the bus from MSP Airport to Amesbus
    11h 5m
    $173–798

  3. Bus, drive, train

    1. Take the bus from Calgary Downtown Ticket Office 606 5 Ave SW to Lethbridge - University Transit Loopbus
    2. Drive from Lethbridge - University Transit Loop to Port of Sweet Grasscar
    3. Take the bus from Port of Sweet Grass to Shelby Transit Centerbus
    4. Take the train from Shelby Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
    5. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Amesbus
    32h 58m
    $180–489

  4. Drive 1,400.5 mi

    1. Drive from Calgary to Iowa State Universitycar1,400.5 mi
    24h 12m
    $321–463

  5. Fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)planeYYC - FOD
    2. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Iowa State Universitytaxi
    21h 6m
    $253–723

Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar51Weekly Planes
Duration6h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$180Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Calgary, AB, Canada and Iowa State University, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Calgary to Iowa State University. However, you can take the line 300 bus to YYC Airport Domestic Terminal, walk to Calgary International Airport (YYC) airport, fly to Des Moines (DSM), walk to Des Moines International Airport, IA, take the shuttle to Ames, IA - Iowa State University, then walk to Iowa State University. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calgary Downtown Ticket Office 606 5 Ave SW to Iowa State University via Lethbridge - University Transit Loop, Port of Sweet Grass, Shelby Transit Center, Shelby Amtrak Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, Union Depot Station, Target Field Station Platform 1, Minneapolis, and Ames in around 32h 58m.

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