There are 4 ways to get from Drake University to Iowa State University by bus, car, taxi, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Des Moines to AmesJefferson 804 / ...
56 min$16–61Drive 33.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Drake University to Iowa State University33.3 mi
51 min$7–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Drake University to Iowa State University33.3 mi
51 min$75–95Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
1h 5m$95–208
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Drake University to Iowa State University is to drive which costs $6 - $9 and takes 51 min.
The fastest way to get from Drake University to Iowa State University is to drive which takes 51 min and costs $6 - $9.
The distance between Drake University and Iowa State University is 39 miles. The road distance is 33.5 miles.
The best way to get from Drake University to Iowa State University without a car is to bus which takes 56 min and costs $16 - $65.
It takes approximately 56 min to get from Drake University to Iowa State University, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Drake University to Iowa State University is 34 miles. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Drake University to Iowa State University.
There are 43+ hotels available in Iowa State University.
What companies run services between Drake University, IA, USA and Iowa State University, IA, USA?
Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Des Moines to Ames twice daily. Tickets cost $3–45 and the journey takes 40 min.
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- 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
- 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/
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Estimated price
- $75–95
Freedom Taxicab
- Phone
- +1 515-289-9800
Capitol Cab
- Phone
- +1 515-243-1111
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