There are 5 ways to get from Seattle to Iowa State University by plane, shuttle, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, 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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, shuttle
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Des Moines (DSM)SEA - DSM
- Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
8h 51m$303–1,193Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Spokane Station
- Take the bus from Spokane to Billings
- Take the bus from Billings to Dickinson
- Take the bus from Dickinson to Minneapolis
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Ames
37h 32m$187–699Train, bus
- Take the train from Seattle to St. Paul-MinneapolisEmpire Builder
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to AmesJefferson 801 / ...
43h 50m$194–1,623Drive 1,729 mi
- Drive from Seattle to Iowa State University1,729 mi
27h 25m$316–456Fly from Paine Field County Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to Des Moines (DSM)PAE - DSM
- Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
9h 8m$317–1,316
Seattle to Iowa State University by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Iowa State University is to drive which costs $310 - $460 and takes 27h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Iowa State University is to fly and shuttle which takes 8h 51m and costs $300 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle station to Iowa State University. However, there are services departing from Seattle Bus Station and arriving at Ames via Spokane, Billings, Dickinson and Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 32m.
The distance between Seattle and Iowa State University is 1526 miles. The road distance is 1739.1 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle to Iowa State University without a car is to bus which takes 37h 32m and costs $180 - $700.
It takes approximately 8h 51m to get from Seattle to Iowa State University, including transfers.
Seattle to Iowa State University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.
Seattle to Iowa State University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Spokane Station.
Iowa State University is 2h ahead of Seattle. It is currently 9:28 AM in Seattle and 11:28 AM in Iowa State University.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Iowa State University is 1739 miles. It takes approximately 27h 25m to drive from Seattle to Iowa State University.
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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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Des Moines via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,200
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Des Moines via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,200
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to Des Moines via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 19m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $310–1,300
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 1m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to Des Moines via Indio/Palm Springs, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 36m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $320–1,300
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to Des Moines via San Francisco, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 12m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $310–1,300
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Des Moines via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to Des Moines via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Monday and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $290–1,200
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to Des Moines via San Francisco, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $310–1,300
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Des Moines via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to Des Moines via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 27m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $310–1,300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Seattle to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 37h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $170–1,600
- 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 Seattle Bus Station to Spokane Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-366-6975
- info@busnws.com
- Website
- northwesternstagelines.com
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Spokane Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Schedules at
- northwesternstagelines.com
- Adults 12 and over
- $40–95
- Phone
- +1 208-656-8824
- info@saltlakeexpress.com
- Website
- saltlakeexpress.com
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Spokane Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Schedules at
- saltlakeexpress.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Spokane to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–190
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Billings to Dickinson
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–130
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Dickinson to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–190
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Ames
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–95
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
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