There are 4 ways to get from Plano to Iowa State University by plane, shuttle, tram, bus, or car
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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 24m$183–793Tram, bus
cheapest- Take the tram from Downtown Plano Station to Bachman Station
- 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 23m$84–268Drive 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 23m$216–896
Plano to Iowa State University by tram, bus, and foot
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 24m 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 tram and bus which takes 19h 23m and costs $80 - $270.
It takes approximately 5h 24m 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 48+ hotels available in Iowa State University.
What companies run services between Plano, TX, USA and Iowa State University, IA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Plano to Iowa State University. However, you can take the vehicle to Dfw Terminal B, walk to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) airport, fly to Des Moines (DSM), walk to Des Moines International Airport, IA, take the shuttle to Ames, IA - Iowa State University, then walk to Iowa State University. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Downtown Plano Station to Iowa State University via Bachman Station, Dallas Bus Station, Kansas City, Des Moines, and Ames in around 19h 23m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Dallas to Des Moines via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Dallas to Des Moines via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Dallas to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Phone
- +1 214-979-1111
- Website
- dart.org
Tram from Downtown Plano Station to Bachman Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.dart.org
- Adult - 3 Hour Pass - Unlimited Rides
- $3
- 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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