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

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There are 8 ways to get from Seattle to Iowa State University by plane, shuttle, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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

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    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 38m
    $306–1,196

  2. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane SEA - CID
    2. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Iowa State Universitycar car
    9h 39m
    $135–535

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Spokane Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Billings to Dickinsonbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Dickinson to Minneapolisbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Amesbus bus
    37h 32m
    $189–722

  4. 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 58m
    $178–1,602

  5. Drive 1,729 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Iowa State Universitycar car 1,729 mi
    27h 35m
    $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 2m
    $394–1,568

  7. 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 9m
    $166–801

  8. 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
    9h 6m
    $323–1,293

Seattle to Iowa State University by bus and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration37h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$189Cheapest 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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