There are 4 ways to get from Plano to Iowa State University by plane, shuttle, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, shuttle
best- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Des Moines (DSM)DFW - DSM
- Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
5h 20m$188–787Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Station
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moines
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Ames
19h 9m$82–264Drive 688.5 mi
- Drive from Plano to Iowa State University688.5 mi
11h 55m$126–182Fly from Dallas, shuttle
- Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Des Moines (DSM)DAL - DSM
- Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
8h 3m$223–943
Plano to Iowa State University by tram, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Plano to Iowa State University is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 11h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Plano to Iowa State University is to fly and shuttle which takes 5h 20m and costs $180 - $800.
The distance between Plano and Iowa State University is 696 miles. The road distance is 692.6 miles.
The best way to get from Plano to Iowa State University without a car is to bus which takes 19h 9m and costs $80 - $270.
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Plano to Iowa State University, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Plano to Iowa State University is 693 miles. It takes approximately 11h 55m to drive from Plano to Iowa State University.
There are 38+ hotels available in Iowa State University.
What companies run services between Plano, TX, USA and Iowa State University, IA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Downtown Plano Station to Iowa State University via West End Station, Dallas Bus Station, Kansas City, Des Moines, and Ames in around 19h 9m.
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- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Dallas to Des Moines via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Dallas to Des Moines via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Dallas to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $190–900
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Dallas to Des Moines via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Des Moines via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
- 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/
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- 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
- $3–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
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