There are 3 ways to get from Iowa State University to University of Minnesota by bus, car, shuttle, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ames to MSP AirportJefferson 802
4h 47m$23–97Drive 218.1 mi
- Drive from Iowa State University to University of Minnesota218.1 mi
3h 36m$40–58Shuttle, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)DSM - MSP
3h 54m$165–744
Des Moines (DSM) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Iowa State University to University of Minnesota is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa State University to University of Minnesota is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs $40 - $60.
The distance between Iowa State University and University of Minnesota is 227 miles. The road distance is 219.4 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa State University to University of Minnesota without a car is to bus which takes 4h 47m and costs $23 - $100.
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Iowa State University to University of Minnesota, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa State University to University of Minnesota is 219 miles. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Iowa State University to University of Minnesota.
There are 520+ hotels available in University of Minnesota.
What companies run services between Iowa State University, IA, USA and University of Minnesota, MN, USA?
Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Ames to MSP Airport once daily. Tickets cost $20–95 and the journey takes 3h 45m.
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- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Ames to MSP Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–95
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- 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/
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