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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 8 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
    9h
    $276–1,046

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

    cheapest
    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 41m
    $256–666

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Seattle to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Amesbus bus Jefferson 801 / ...
    43h 39m
    $646–1,234

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus
    44h 7m
    $326–597

  5. Drive 1,729 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Iowa State Universitycar car 1,729 mi
    27h 9m
    $316–456

  6. 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
    10h 6m
    $351–1,256

  7. Fly King County International Airport to Des Moines, shuttle

    1. Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane BFI - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    8h 9m
    $303–1,143

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

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane SEA - MSP
    2. Take the bus from MSP Airport to Amesbus bus
    11h 8m
    $261–2,891

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar144Weekly Planes
Duration7h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$191Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,518 mi
  • Duration: 9h

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, Des Moines, and Ames in around 44h 7m.

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