There are 6 ways to get from Boise to Iowa State University by plane, shuttle, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or taxi
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Fly to Des Moines, shuttle
best- Fly from Boise Airport (BOI) to Des Moines (DSM)plane BOI - DSM
- Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
7h 10m$221–841Bus via Denver
- Take the bus from 3988 W Chinden - Boise to Ogden, UTbus
- Take the bus from Ogden Intermodal Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Amesbus
37h 29m$285–498Bus, train
- Take the bus from Boise, ID - Airport to Spokanebus
- Take the train from Spokane to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
- Take the bus from St. Paul to Amesbus
45h 55m$511–1,146Drive 1,372.7 mi
- Drive from Boise to Iowa State Universitycar 1,372.7 mi
21h 30m$251–362Fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi
- Fly from Boise Airport (BOI) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane BOI - FOD
- Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Iowa State Universitytaxi
11h 5m$231–581Bus
- Take the bus from Boise, ID - Airport to Spokanebus
- Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Amesbus
42h 25m$421–681
Boise to Iowa State University by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boise to Iowa State University is to drive which costs $250 - $370 and takes 21h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Boise to Iowa State University is to fly and shuttle which takes 7h 10m and costs $220 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Boise to Iowa State University. However, there are services departing from 3988 W Chinden - Boise and arriving at Ames via 21st St / Wilson Ln, Ogden Intermodal Bus Station, Denver Union Station and Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 29m.
The distance between Boise and Iowa State University is 1207 miles. The road distance is 1380.7 miles.
The best way to get from Boise to Iowa State University without a car is to bus via Denver which takes 37h 29m and costs $280 - $500.
It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Boise to Iowa State University, including transfers.
Boise to Iowa State University bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from 3988 W Chinden - Boise station.
Boise to Iowa State University bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at Ogden, UT station.
Iowa State University is 1h ahead of Boise. It is currently 5:28 AM in Boise and 6:28 AM in Iowa State University.
Yes, the driving distance between Boise to Iowa State University is 1381 miles. It takes approximately 21h 30m to drive from Boise to Iowa State University.
What companies run services between Boise, ID, USA and Iowa State University, IA, USA?
You can take a bus from 3988 W Chinden - Boise to Iowa State University via Ogden, UT, 21st St / Wilson Ln, Ogden Intermodal Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Kansas City Bus Station, Kansas City, and Ames in around 37h 29m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Boise Airport to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Boise Airport to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Boise Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–500
Flights from Boise Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Spokane to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $390–900
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Estimated price
- $140–170
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