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

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There are 7 ways to get from Seattle to Iowa State University by plane, shuttle, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi

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  1. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Des Moines, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SEA - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    8h 35m
    $276–996

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane SEA - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Amesbus bus
    11h 1m
    $251–2,491

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Seattle to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from St. Paul to Amesbus bus Jefferson Lines 805
    42h 55m
    $638–1,253

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus
    42h 56m
    $396–668

  5. Drive 1,722.3 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Iowa State Universitycar car 1,722.3 mi
    27h 18m
    $315–454

  6. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane SEA - FOD
    2. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Iowa State Universitytaxi taxi
    10h 35m
    $256–666

  7. Train to Portland International Airport, fly to Des Moines, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Portlandtrain train
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane PDX - DSM
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    11h 55m
    $341–1,209

Seattle to Iowa State University by train, bus, and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration42h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$638Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,518 mi
  • Duration: 8h 35m

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 Denver Union Station, Denver, Des Moines, and Ames in around 42h 56m.

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