There are 9 ways to get from Texas to Iowa State University by plane, shuttle, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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 Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, shuttle
best- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Des Moines (DSM)plane AUS - DSM
- Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
5h 4m$231–992Bus #2
cheapest- Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Amesbus
24h 2m$171–311Bus
- Take the bus from Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St to Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla Stbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Amesbus
22h 41m$202–364Drive 945.9 mi
- Drive from Houston to Iowa State Universitycar 945.9 mi
15h 54m$173–250Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane DFW - DSM
- Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
5h 35m$193–843Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport, shuttle
- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Des Moines (DSM)plane IAH - DSM
- Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
5h 35m$223–944Fly from William P. Hobby Airport, shuttle
- Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Des Moines (DSM)plane HOU - DSM
- Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
7h 54m$303–1,293Bus via Wake Village
- Take the bus from Houston to Longviewbus
- Take the bus from Longview Bus Station to Texarkanabus
- Take the bus from Texarkana to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Amesbus
24h 2m$254–382Bus #3
- Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Amesbus
24h 5m$171–322
Texas to Iowa State University by bus, tram, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Texas to Iowa State University is to drive which costs $170 - $250 and takes 15h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Texas to Iowa State University is to fly and shuttle which takes 5h 4m and costs $230 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Texas to Iowa State University. However, there are services departing from Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St and arriving at Ames via Marilla @ Akard - W - Fs, Dallas Bus Station and Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 41m.
The distance between Texas and Iowa State University is 870 miles. The road distance is 951.4 miles.
The best way to get from Texas to Iowa State University without a car is to bus which takes 22h 41m and costs $200 - $370.
It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Texas to Iowa State University, including transfers.
Texas to Iowa State University bus services, operated by RedCoach, depart from Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St station.
Texas to Iowa State University bus services, operated by RedCoach, arrive at Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Texas to Iowa State University is 951 miles. It takes approximately 15h 54m to drive from Texas to Iowa State University.
There are 45+ hotels available in Iowa State University.
What companies run services between Texas, USA and Iowa State University, IA, USA?
You can take a bus from Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St to Iowa State University via Marilla @ Akard - W - Fs, Rosa Parks Plaza, West End Station, Bachman Station, Dallas Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, Kansas City, and Ames in around 22h 41m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Des Moines via Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Des Moines via Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Des Moines via Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Des Moines via George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Des Moines via George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Des Moines via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Des Moines via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Sunday, Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,300
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Des Moines via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Des Moines via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 44m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $320–1,500
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–800
- Phone
- +1 320.253.2226
- Website
- Executive Express
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
- Executive Express
- Schedules at
- Executive Express Coverage Areas for Minnesota and Iowa
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
- Executive Express
- Schedules at
- Executive Express Coverage Areas for Minnesota and Iowa
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
- Executive Express
- Schedules at
- Executive Express Coverage Areas for Minnesota and Iowa
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
- Executive Express
- Schedules at
- Executive Express Coverage Areas for Minnesota and Iowa
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- RedCoach
Bus from Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St to Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- RedCoach
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Longview Bus Station to Texarkana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Houston Bus Station to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $85–150
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Downtown Houston to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $85–150
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $85–150
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Ames
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–85
Bus from Texarkana to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–160
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $110–160
Bus from Kansas City to Ames
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–85
Bus from Kansas City to Ames
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–85
Bus from Kansas City to Ames
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–85
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Houston to Longview
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Website
- Amtrak
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