There are 6 ways to get from Dallas to Iowa State University by plane, shuttle, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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 Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, shuttle
best- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane DFW - DSM
- Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
5h 34m$193–843Drive 708.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Dallas to Iowa State Universitycar 708.2 mi
12h 11m$130–187Bus via Denton
- Take the bus from 593 S Lamar St Dallas to University of North Texas - Dentonbus
- Take the bus from Denton to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus
17h 12m$147–245Train, bus
- Take the train from Dallas to St. Louistrain
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus
27h 4m$275–569Fly from Dallas, shuttle
- Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Des Moines (DSM)plane DAL - DSM
- Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
7h 13m$266–1,146Bus
- 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
18h 42m$142–285
Dallas to Iowa State University by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dallas to Iowa State University is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 12h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Dallas to Iowa State University is to fly and shuttle which takes 5h 34m and costs $190 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Dallas to Iowa State University. However, there are services departing from 593 S Lamar St Dallas and arriving at Ames via Denton, Kansas City and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 12m.
The distance between Dallas and Iowa State University is 693 miles. The road distance is 712.4 miles.
The best way to get from Dallas to Iowa State University without a car is to bus via Denton which takes 17h 12m and costs $140 - $250.
It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Dallas to Iowa State University, including transfers.
Dallas to Iowa State University bus services, operated by RedCoach, depart from 593 S Lamar St Dallas station.
Dallas to Iowa State University bus services, operated by RedCoach, arrive at University of North Texas - Denton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dallas to Iowa State University is 712 miles. It takes approximately 12h 11m to drive from Dallas to Iowa State University.
There are 94+ hotels available in Iowa State University.
What companies run services between Dallas, TX, USA and Iowa State University, IA, USA?
You can take a bus from 593 S Lamar St Dallas to Iowa State University via University of North Texas - Denton, Denton, Kansas City, Des Moines, and Ames in around 17h 12m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Dallas to Des Moines via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
Flights from Dallas to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Dallas to Des Moines via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Dallas to Des Moines via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–950
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Dallas to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–420
- 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/
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- redcoachusa.com
Bus from 593 S Lamar St Dallas to University of North Texas - Denton
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–24
- Website
- https://www.redcoachusa.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Denton to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–130
- 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
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
Bus from Des Moines to Ames
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–27
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $19–27
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–180
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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