There are 6 ways to get from Arizona to Iowa State University by plane, shuttle, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly from Phoenix, shuttle
best- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Des Moines (DSM)plane PHX - DSM
- Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
5h 32m$242–942Bus via Ciudad Juárez
- Take the bus from Phoenix to El Pasobus Cbx
- Take the bus from El Paso to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Amesbus
33h 3m$257–372Bus, train
- Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Stationbus
- Take the train from Flagstaff to Kansas Citytrain
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Amesbus
35h 22m$449–927Drive 1,415.2 mi
- Drive from Phoenix to Iowa State Universitycar 1,415.2 mi
25h 4m$259–374Fly from Tucson, shuttle
- Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Des Moines (DSM)plane TUS - DSM
- Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
7h 58m$280–1,190Bus
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
- Take the bus from Tulsa to Amesbus Jefferson Lines 802
34h 54m$272–482
Arizona to Iowa State University by tram, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arizona to Iowa State University is to drive which costs $250 - $380 and takes 25h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Arizona to Iowa State University is to fly and shuttle which takes 5h 32m and costs $240 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Arizona to Iowa State University. However, there are services departing from Phoenix and arriving at Ames via El Paso, On Sw Blvd At 27Th Northbound Nearside and Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 3m.
The distance between Arizona and Iowa State University is 1203 miles. The road distance is 1423.5 miles.
The best way to get from Arizona to Iowa State University without a car is to bus via Ciudad Juárez which takes 33h 3m and costs $250 - $380.
It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Arizona to Iowa State University, including transfers.
Arizona to Iowa State University bus services, operated by CBX Cross Border Express, depart from Phoenix station.
Arizona to Iowa State University bus services, operated by CBX Cross Border Express, arrive at El Paso station.
Iowa State University is 2h ahead of Arizona. It is currently 5:05 PM in Arizona and 7:05 PM in Iowa State University.
Yes, the driving distance between Arizona to Iowa State University is 1423 miles. It takes approximately 25h 4m to drive from Arizona to Iowa State University.
What companies run services between Arizona, USA and Iowa State University, IA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Downtown Phx Hub/Jefferson St to Iowa State University via 24th St/Jefferson, Phoenix, El Paso, El Paso, 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City, On Sw Blvd At 27Th Northbound Nearside, On 12Th At Troost Eastbound, Kansas City, and Ames in around 33h 3m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Phoenix to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Phoenix to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Phoenix to Des Moines via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Tucson to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
Flights from Tucson to Des Moines via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Flights from Tucson to Des Moines via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Phoenix to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Tucson to Des Moines via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from Tucson to Des Moines via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Phoenix to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Tucson to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Phoenix to Des Moines via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Tucson to Des Moines via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Flagstaff to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $370–800
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- CBX Cross Border Express
Bus from Phoenix to El Paso
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Schedules at
- CBX Cross Border Express
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from Phoenix to El Paso
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $60–90
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from El Paso to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–190
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
- 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 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 Tulsa to Ames
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–160
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $110–160
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Tulsa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $160–320
- Website
- Greyhound
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