There are 4 ways to get from Minnesota State University to Iowa State University by shuttle, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Shuttle, bus
best- Take a shuttle bus from Mankato, MN to Owatonna, MNS MN Conn
- Take the bus from Owatonna to AmesJefferson 801 / ...
5h 1m$20–112Drive 161.8 mi
- Drive from Minnesota State University to Iowa State University161.8 mi
3h 25m$30–43Bus, fly, shuttle
- Take the bus from Mankato, MN to Minneapolis / St Paul Airport
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Des Moines (DSM)MSP - DSM
- Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
5h 45m$192–927Bus
- Take the bus from Mankato, MN to Minneapolis / St Paul AirportMankato
- Take the bus from MSP Airport to AmesJefferson 803
7h 59m$32–132
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Des Moines (DSM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minnesota State University to Iowa State University is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Minnesota State University to Iowa State University is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Minnesota State University to Iowa State University. However, there are services departing from Mankato, MN and arriving at Ames via MSP Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.
The distance between Minnesota State University and Iowa State University is 200 miles. The road distance is 162.8 miles.
The best way to get from Minnesota State University to Iowa State University without a car is to shuttle and bus which takes 5h 1m and costs $20 - $120.
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Minnesota State University to Iowa State University, including transfers.
Minnesota State University to Iowa State University bus services, operated by Land to Air Express, depart from Mankato, MN station.
Minnesota State University to Iowa State University bus services, operated by Land to Air Express, arrive at Minneapolis / St Paul Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minnesota State University to Iowa State University is 163 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Minnesota State University to Iowa State University.
There are 44+ hotels available in Iowa State University.
What companies run services between Minnesota State University, MN, USA and Iowa State University, IA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Minnesota State University to Iowa State University via Mankato, MN, Minneapolis / St Paul Airport, MSP Airport, and Ames in around 7h 59m.
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- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–700
- Phone
- +1 (888) 736-9190
- customerservice@landtoair.net
- Website
- landtoairexpress.com
Shuttle from Mankato, MN to Owatonna, MN
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–40
- Schedules at
- landtoairexpress.com
- Adult
- $6–40
Bus from Mankato, MN to Minneapolis / St Paul Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–40
- Schedules at
- landtoairexpress.com
- Adult
- $11–40
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Owatonna to Ames
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from MSP Airport to Ames
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–95
- 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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