What is the cheapest way to get from Iowa State University to Boston?

The cheapest way to get from Iowa State University to Boston is to drive which costs $230 - $350 and takes 22h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Iowa State University to Boston?

The fastest way to get from Iowa State University to Boston is to shuttle and fly which takes 4h 41m and costs $270 - $1,200.

Is there a direct bus between Iowa State University and Boston?

No, there is no direct bus from Iowa State University to Boston. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at Boston via Des Moines, Chicago Bus Station and New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 24m.

How far is it from Iowa State University to Boston?

The distance between Iowa State University and Boston is 1210 miles. The road distance is 1307.2 miles.

How do I travel from Iowa State University to Boston without a car?

The best way to get from Iowa State University to Boston without a car is to bus and train which takes 32h 8m and costs $130 - $600.

How long does it take to get from Iowa State University to Boston?

It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Iowa State University to Boston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Iowa State University to Boston bus from?

Iowa State University to Boston bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Ames station.

Where does the Iowa State University to Boston bus arrive?

Iowa State University to Boston bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Des Moines station.

What is the time difference between Iowa State University and Boston?

Boston is 1h ahead of Iowa State University. It is currently 9:39 PM in Iowa State University and 10:39 PM in Boston.

Can I drive from Iowa State University to Boston?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa State University to Boston is 1307 miles. It takes approximately 22h 53m to drive from Iowa State University to Boston.

Where can I stay near Boston?

There are 1560+ hotels available in Boston.

Iowa State University to Boston - 7 ways to travel via train, shuttle

There are 7 ways to get from Iowa State University to Boston by shuttle, plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Shuttle to Des Moines, fly
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle
2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane DSM - BOS
4h 41m
$272–1,140
Bus to Mason City, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ames to Mason Citybus
2. Fly from Mason City (MCW) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane MCW - BOS
8h 40m
$118–607
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain
32h 8m
$133–596
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus
4. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus
35h 24m
$168–446
Drive 1,299.6 mi
1. Drive from Iowa State University to Bostoncar 1,299.6 mi
22h 53m
$238–343
Taxi to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from Iowa State University to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)taxi
2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane FOD - BOS
7h 22m
$253–719
Bus, train via Saint Paul
1. Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus
2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain
35h 38m
$171–766

Iowa State University to Boston by foot, bus, and train

7Weekly Services

32h 8mAverage Duration

$133Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,202.8 mi
Duration: 4h 41m

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

You can take a vehicle from Iowa State University to Boston via Ames, Des Moines, Chicago Bus Station, and New York Midtown in around 35h 24m.

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