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

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There are 9 ways to get from California to Iowa State University by plane, shuttle, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane LAX - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    6h 30m
    $261–1,053

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus
    38h 32m
    $183–436

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas Citytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus
    40h 58m
    $206–634

  4. Drive 1,708.2 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Iowa State Universitycar car 1,708.2 mi
    26h 41m
    $312–451

  5. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane BUR - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    6h 21m
    $275–1,147

  6. Fly from San Diego International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SAN - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    7h 27m
    $382–1,695

  7. Fly from Sacramento International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SMF - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    7h 53m
    $352–1,493

  8. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane FAT - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    9h 18m
    $401–1,791

  9. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County, shuttle

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SNA - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    8h 32m
    $306–1,296

California to Iowa State University by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration38h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$183Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between California, USA and Iowa State University, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Iowa State University via Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Denver Union Station, Des Moines, and Ames in around 38h 32m.

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