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How to get fromSeattle to Iowa State Universityby plane, shuttle, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Seattle to Iowa State University by plane, shuttle, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Des Moines, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Des Moines (DSM)planeSEA - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
    8h 47m
    $303–1,193

  2. Fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)planeSEA - MSP
    2. Take the bus from MSP Airport to Amesbus
    11h 8m
    $153–748

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Spokane Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus
    3. Take the bus from Billings to Dickinsonbus
    4. Take the bus from Dickinson to Minneapolisbus
    5. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Amesbus
    37h 32m
    $187–699

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Seattle to St. Paul-MinneapolistrainEmpire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to AmesbusJefferson 801 / ...
    43h 50m
    $216–1,624

  5. Drive 1,729 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Iowa State Universitycar1,729 mi
    27h 25m
    $316–456

  6. Fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)planeSEA - FOD
    2. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Iowa State Universitytaxi
    9h 56m
    $273–773

Seattle to Iowa State University by bus and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration37h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$187Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Iowa State University, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Iowa State University via Spokane, Billings, Dickinson, Minneapolis, and Ames in around 37h 32m.

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