There are 2 ways to get from Iowa State University to University of Northern Iowa by bus (Greyhound) or car
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Iowa State University to University of Northern Iowa by foot and bus
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The cheapest way to get from Iowa State University to University of Northern Iowa is to drive which costs $17 - $25 and takes 1h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa State University to University of Northern Iowa is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs $17 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa State University to University of Northern Iowa. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at UNI Multimodal Transportation Center via Des Moines and Central Transfer. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
The distance between Iowa State University and University of Northern Iowa is 170 miles. The road distance is 94.9 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa State University to University of Northern Iowa without a car is to bus which takes 5h 26m and costs $35 - $110.
It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Iowa State University to University of Northern Iowa, including transfers.
Iowa State University to University of Northern Iowa bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Ames station.
Iowa State University to University of Northern Iowa bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa State University to University of Northern Iowa is 95 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Iowa State University to University of Northern Iowa.
There are 47+ hotels available in University of Northern Iowa.
What companies run services between Iowa State University, IA, USA and University of Northern Iowa, IA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Iowa State University to University of Northern Iowa via Ames, Des Moines, Waterloo Union Bus Depot, Central Transfer, and UNI Multimodal Transportation Center in around 5h 26m.
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- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Ames to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Des Moines to Waterloo Union Bus Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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