There are 6 ways to get from Austin to Iowa State University by plane, shuttle, bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or train
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$231–992Drive 903.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Austin to Iowa State Universitycar 903.7 mi
15h 14m$165–239Bus
- Take the bus from Downtown Austin to Dentonbus
- Take the bus from Denton to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Amesbus
20h 52m$166–273Drive to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, fly, shuttle
- Drive from Austin to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)car
- Fly from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Des Moines (DSM)plane GRK - DSM
- Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
6h 25m$222–907Bus via Broken Arrow
- Take the bus from Austin to Tulsabus Aguascalientes-Tulsa
- Take the bus from Tulsa to Amesbus Jefferson Lines 802
23h 28m$296–349Train, bus
- Take the train from Austin to Dallastrain
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Amesbus
24h 34m$212–400
Austin to Iowa State University by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Austin to Iowa State University is to drive which costs $160 - $240 and takes 15h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Austin 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 Austin to Iowa State University. However, there are services departing from Downtown Austin and arriving at Ames via Denton and Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 52m.
The distance between Austin and Iowa State University is 870 miles. The road distance is 908.9 miles.
The best way to get from Austin to Iowa State University without a car is to bus which takes 20h 52m and costs $160 - $280.
It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Austin to Iowa State University, including transfers.
Austin to Iowa State University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Downtown Austin station.
Austin to Iowa State University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Denton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Austin to Iowa State University is 909 miles. It takes approximately 15h 14m to drive from Austin to Iowa State University.
There are 43+ hotels available in Iowa State University.
What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Iowa State University, IA, USA?
You can take a bus from Downtown Austin to Iowa State University via Denton, Kansas City Bus Station, Kansas City, and Ames in around 20h 52m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Des Moines via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport to Des Moines via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Des Moines via Houston
- 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
- 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
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Austin to Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- 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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Downtown Austin to Denton
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Denton to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $75–130
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–140
- 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 Tulsa to Ames
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Once 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
- Phone
- +52 449 291 3048
- [email protected]
- Website
- TL Premium
Bus from Austin to Tulsa
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $183
- Schedules at
- TL Premium
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- 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
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