There are 3 ways to get from Lawrence to Iowa State University by bus (Greyhound), car, bus, plane, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus
6h 22m$32–148Drive 257.8 mi
- Drive from Lawrence to Iowa State Universitycar 257.8 mi
4h 28m$48–68Bus, fly, shuttle
- Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MCI - DSM
- Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
8h 37m$241–1,158
Lawrence to Iowa State University by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lawrence to Iowa State University is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Lawrence to Iowa State University is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Lawrence to Iowa State University. However, there are services departing from Lawrence Bus Stop and arriving at Ames via Kansas City and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
The distance between Lawrence and Iowa State University is 269 miles. The road distance is 259.3 miles.
The best way to get from Lawrence to Iowa State University without a car is to bus which takes 6h 22m and costs $30 - $150.
It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Lawrence to Iowa State University, including transfers.
Lawrence to Iowa State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Lawrence Bus Stop station.
Lawrence to Iowa State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lawrence to Iowa State University is 259 miles. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Lawrence to Iowa State University.
There are 27+ hotels available in Iowa State University.
What companies run services between Lawrence, KS, USA and Iowa State University, IA, USA?
You can take a bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Iowa State University via Kansas City, Des Moines, and Ames in around 6h 22m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kansas City to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–1,100
Flights from Kansas City to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,300
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Kansas City to Des Moines via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,300
Flights from Kansas City to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–1,100
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Kansas City to Des Moines via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–1,000
Flights from Kansas City to Des Moines via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,300
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Des Moines via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $180–1,100
Flights from Kansas City to Des Moines via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–950
Flights from Kansas City to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,300
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to Ames
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Phone
- +1 320.253.2226
- Website
- executiveexpress.biz
Shuttle from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
- 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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