There are 7 ways to get from Iowa State University to Kansas by shuttle, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, train, or bus (Greyhound)
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 Wichita Mid-Continent Airport
best- Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT)plane DSM - ICT
6h 20m$204–767Drive 414.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Iowa State University to Wichitacar 414.4 mi
6h 54m$76–110Bus via Kansas City
- 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 Wichita Bus Stopbus
10h 47m$96–167Shuttle, fly to Salina Municipal Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Salina Municipal Airport (SLN)plane DSM - SLN
7h 12m$202–765Shuttle, fly to Kansas City
- Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Kansas City (MCI)plane DSM - MCI
8h 4m$202–890Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
- Take the train from Kansas City to Newton Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Newton Station to Wichita Amtrak Stationbus
12h 30m$127–235Bus
- Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus
- Take the bus from Omaha to Wichitabus
12h 30m$169–211
Iowa State University to Kansas by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Iowa State University to Kansas is to drive which costs $75 - $110 and takes 6h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa State University to Kansas is to shuttle and fly which takes 6h 20m and costs $200 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa State University to Kansas. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at Wichita Bus Stop via Des Moines and Kansas City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 47m.
The distance between Iowa State University and Kansas is 386 miles. The road distance is 416.9 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa State University to Kansas without a car is to bus via Kansas City which takes 10h 47m and costs $95 - $170.
It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Iowa State University to Kansas, including transfers.
Iowa State University to Kansas bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Ames station.
Iowa State University to Kansas bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa State University to Kansas is 417 miles. It takes approximately 6h 54m to drive from Iowa State University to Kansas.
There are 153+ hotels available in Kansas.
What companies run services between Iowa State University, IA, USA and Kansas, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Iowa State University to Wichita Bus Stop via Ames, Des Moines, and Kansas City Bus Station in around 10h 47m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Des Moines to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Des Moines to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Des Moines to Salina Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Des Moines to Salina Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Des Moines to Salina Municipal Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Des Moines to Kansas City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Des Moines to Kansas City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–950
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Des Moines to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Des Moines to Kansas City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Des Moines to Kansas City via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–900
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Des Moines to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Des Moines to Kansas City via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Des Moines to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Des Moines to Kansas City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kansas City to Newton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Wichita Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.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/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Wichita Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Newton Station to Wichita Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +52 449 913 0502
- tours.lopez@hotmail.com
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Omaha to Wichita
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $125–135
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
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