There are 7 ways to get from Iowa State University to Houston by shuttle, plane, bus (Flixbus), car, bus (Greyhound), bus, or train
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 William P. Hobby Airport
best- 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
5h 5m$254–1,142Drive 945.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Iowa State University to Houstoncar 945.6 mi
15h 54m$173–250Bus
- 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 Dentonbus
- Take the bus from University of North Texas - Denton to Houston - Travis St @ Dallas Stbus
21h 52m$215–362Shuttle, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- 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 28m$179–694Bus via Downtown Houston
- 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 Dentonbus
- Take the bus from Denton to Downtown Houstonbus
23h 42m$180–292Bus #2
- Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus
- Take the bus from Omaha to Fort Worthbus
- Take the bus from Fort Worth to Hyatt Regency Houstonbus
26h 22m$349–420Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from St. Louis to Longviewtrain
- Take the bus from Longview to Houstonbus
29h 32m$295–602
Iowa State University to Houston by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Iowa State University to Houston is to drive which costs $170 - $250 and takes 15h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa State University to Houston is to shuttle and fly which takes 5h 5m and costs $250 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa State University to Houston. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at Houston - Travis St @ Dallas St via Des Moines, Kansas City Bus Station and University of North Texas - Denton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 52m.
The distance between Iowa State University and Houston is 882 miles. The road distance is 951.2 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa State University to Houston without a car is to bus which takes 21h 52m and costs $210 - $370.
It takes approximately 5h 5m 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 Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa State University to Houston is 951 miles. It takes approximately 15h 54m to drive from Iowa State University to Houston.
There are 1308+ 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 - Travis St @ Dallas St via Ames, Des Moines, Kansas City Bus Station, Denton, and University of North Texas - Denton in around 21h 52m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to William P. Hobby Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–950
Flights from Des Moines to George Bush Intercontinental Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–500
Flights from Des Moines to George Bush Intercontinental Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Des Moines to George Bush Intercontinental Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to George Bush Intercontinental Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Des Moines to George Bush Intercontinental Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Des Moines to William P. Hobby Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–950
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Louis to Longview
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–350
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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
- $19–27
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $19–27
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Denton
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Denton to Downtown Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- redcoachusa.com
Bus from University of North Texas - Denton to Houston - Travis St @ Dallas St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–140
- Website
- https://www.redcoachusa.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NE
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +52 449 913 0502
- tours.lopez@hotmail.com
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Omaha to Fort Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $170–185
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Phone
- +1 844-866-5263
- inquiries@vonlane.com
- Website
- vonlane.com
Bus from Fort Worth to Hyatt Regency Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $127–137
- Website
- https://vonlane.com
- Adult
- $127
- adult
- $137
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Longview to Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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