There are 5 ways to get from Iowa State University to Austin by shuttle, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
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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)plane DSM - AUS
4h 49m$213–942Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus
22h 57m$147–391Drive 903 mi
- Drive from Iowa State University to Austincar 903 mi
15h 14m$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)plane DSM - GRK
- Drive from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Austincar
7h 33m$203–858Bus via Dallas
- Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to Downtown Austinbus
23h 30m$149–369
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 14m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa State University to Austin is to shuttle and fly which takes 4h 49m and costs $210 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa State University to Austin. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at Austin Eastside Bus Plaza via Des Moines, Kansas City Bus Station and Dallas Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 57m.
The distance between Iowa State University and Austin is 869 miles. The road distance is 908.3 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa State University to Austin without a car is to bus which takes 22h 57m and costs $140 - $400.
It takes approximately 4h 49m 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 908 miles. It takes approximately 15h 14m to drive from Iowa State University to Austin.
There are 4243+ 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 Austin Eastside Bus Plaza via Ames, Des Moines, Kansas City Bus Station, and Dallas Bus Station in around 22h 57m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Des Moines to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Des Moines to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–950
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Des Moines to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–900
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Des Moines to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–900
- 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 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–190
- 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
- $35–70
- 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 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to Downtown Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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