There are 6 ways to get from Ohio State University to Iowa State University by plane, shuttle, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, taxi, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Des Moines, shuttle
best- Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Des Moines (DSM)CMH - DSM
- Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
6h 34m$216–948Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus Station
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moines
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Ames
18h 29m$95–268Drive 626.1 mi
- Drive from Ohio State University to Iowa State University626.1 mi
11h 58m$115–166Fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi
- Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)CMH - FOD
- Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Iowa State University
6h 59m$221–588Bus, train
- Take the bus from Columbus Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stop
- Take the train from Toledo to Chicago Union Station
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moines
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Ames
19h 4m$117–383Bus via Des Moines
- Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Chicago
- Take the bus from Chicago to Des Moines
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Ames
19h 24m$99–299
Ohio State University to Iowa State University by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ohio State University to Iowa State University is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 11h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Ohio State University to Iowa State University is to fly and shuttle which takes 6h 34m and costs $210 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Ohio State University to Iowa State University. However, there are services departing from Neil Ave & W 10Th Ave and arriving at Ames via Columbus, Chicago Bus Station and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 29m.
The distance between Ohio State University and Iowa State University is 628 miles. The road distance is 629.8 miles.
The best way to get from Ohio State University to Iowa State University without a car is to bus which takes 18h 29m and costs $95 - $270.
It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Ohio State University to Iowa State University, including transfers.
Ohio State University to Iowa State University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Columbus station.
Ohio State University to Iowa State University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Iowa State University is 1h behind Ohio State University. It is currently 2:27 PM in Ohio State University and 1:27 PM in Iowa State University.
Yes, the driving distance between Ohio State University to Iowa State University is 630 miles. It takes approximately 11h 58m to drive from Ohio State University to Iowa State University.
What companies run services between Ohio State University, Franklin County, OH, USA and Iowa State University, IA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Ohio State University to Iowa State University via Neil Ave & W 10Th Ave, S 3Rd St & E Town St, Columbus, Chicago Bus Station, Des Moines, and Ames in around 18h 29m.
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- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Des Moines via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Des Moines via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Des Moines via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Des Moines via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
- Website
- united.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Des Moines via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Des Moines via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Toledo to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Columbus Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to Ames
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Columbus Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–50
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from Columbus - Mound St to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Chicago to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–160
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $65–95
- Flexible Fares
- $90–130
- Saver Fare
- $55–110
- Flex Fare
- $75–160
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Estimated price
- $140–170
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