There are 5 ways to get from Iowa State University to Austin by shuttle, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Shuttle, fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
best- Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)DSM - AUS
5h 2m$223–942Bus via Dallas
cheapest- Take the bus from Ames to Des Moines
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dallas Bus Station
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
23h 11m$101–413Drive 901.3 mi
- Drive from Iowa State University to Austin901.3 mi
15h 13m$165–238Shuttle, fly to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, drive
- Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)DSM - GRK
- Drive from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Austin
7h 11m$193–808Bus
- Take the bus from Ames to Des Moines
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NE
- Take the bus from Omaha to Austin
24h 41m
Iowa State University to Austin by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Iowa State University to Austin is to drive which costs $160 - $240 and takes 15h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa State University to Austin is to shuttle and fly which takes 5h 2m and costs $220 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa State University to Austin. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at Lavaca/4th via Des Moines, Kansas City Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station and 5207 Eastside Bus Plaza Bay G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 11m.
The distance between Iowa State University and Austin is 870 miles. The road distance is 906.6 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa State University to Austin without a car is to bus via Dallas which takes 23h 11m and costs $100 - $420.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Iowa State University to Austin, including transfers.
Iowa State University to Austin bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Ames station.
Iowa State University to Austin bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa State University to Austin is 907 miles. It takes approximately 15h 13m to drive from Iowa State University to Austin.
There are 1458+ hotels available in Austin.
What companies run services between Iowa State University, IA, USA and Austin, TX, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Iowa State University to Lavaca/4th via Ames, Des Moines, Kansas City Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Austin Eastside Bus Plaza, and 5207 Eastside Bus Plaza Bay G in around 23h 11m.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Des Moines to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Des Moines to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–950
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Des Moines to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Des Moines to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–950
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Des Moines to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
- Phone
- +1 320.253.2226
- Website
- executiveexpress.biz
Shuttle from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- 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
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Ames to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–190
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NE
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $24–90
- Phone
- +52 449 913 0502
- tours.lopez@hotmail.com
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Omaha to Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
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