There are 6 ways to get from Iowa State University to Houston by shuttle, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Shuttle, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
best- Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane DSM - IAH
5h 22m$194–794Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ames to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus
23h 52m$169–291Bus via Dallas
- Take the bus from Ames to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla St to Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson Stbus
23h 33m$195–357Drive 945.6 mi
- Drive from Iowa State University to Houstoncar 945.6 mi
15h 53m$173–250Shuttle, fly to William P. Hobby Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane DSM - HOU
6h 55m$284–1,292Bus via Wake Village
- Take the bus from Ames to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Texarkanabus
- Take the bus from Texarkana to Longview Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Longview to Houstonbus
24h 11m$248–371
Iowa State University to Houston by foot, bus, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Iowa State University to Houston is to bus which costs $160 - $300 and takes 23h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa State University to Houston is to shuttle and fly which takes 5h 22m and costs $190 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa State University to Houston. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St via Kansas City Bus Station, Lamar @ Pacific - S - Ns and Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 33m.
The distance between Iowa State University and Houston is 874 miles. The road distance is 951.1 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa State University to Houston without a car is to bus via Dallas which takes 23h 33m and costs $190 - $360.
It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Iowa State University to Houston, including transfers.
Iowa State University to Houston bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Ames station.
Iowa State University to Houston bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa State University to Houston is 951 miles. It takes approximately 15h 53m to drive from Iowa State University to Houston.
There are 2221+ hotels available in Houston.
What companies run services between Iowa State University, IA, USA and Houston, TX, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Iowa State University to Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St via Ames, Kansas City, Kansas City Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Bachman Station, West End Station, Lamar @ Pacific - S - Ns, Akard @ Marilla - S - Ns, and Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla St in around 23h 33m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to George Bush Intercontinental Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Des Moines to George Bush Intercontinental Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Des Moines to William P. Hobby Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,100
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Des Moines to George Bush Intercontinental Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Des Moines to George Bush Intercontinental Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to George Bush Intercontinental Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Des Moines to William P. Hobby Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–1,300
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Des Moines to William P. Hobby Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,200
- Phone
- +1 320.253.2226
- Website
- Executive Express
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
- Executive Express
- Schedules at
- Executive Express Coverage Areas for Minnesota and Iowa
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
- Executive Express
- Schedules at
- Executive Express Coverage Areas for Minnesota and Iowa
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Ames to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–85
Bus from Ames to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–85
Bus from Ames to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–85
Bus from Kansas City to Texarkana
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–160
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $110–160
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–150
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–150
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Texarkana to Longview Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $75–130
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $75–130
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Downtown Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- RedCoach
Bus from Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla St to Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- RedCoach
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Longview to Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- Amtrak
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