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How to get fromCalifornia to Iowa State Universityby plane, shuttle, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 9 ways to get from California to Iowa State University by plane, shuttle, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SNA - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    4h 58m
    $332–1,152

  2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport, shuttle

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane FAT - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    9h 9m
    $241–941

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Amesbus bus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
    41h 20m
    $600–1,229

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa to Amesbus bus Jefferson Lines 802
    43h 32m
    $334–583

  5. Drive 1,708.2 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Iowa State Universitycar car 1,708.2 mi
    26h 42m
    $312–451

  6. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane LAX - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    6h 37m
    $268–1,053

  7. Fly from Long Beach Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane LGB - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    7h 46m
    $281–1,141

  8. Fly from San Diego International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SAN - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    7h 44m
    $262–995

  9. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane BUR - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    7h 40m
    $277–1,049

California to Iowa State University by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration41h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$600Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,480 mi
  • Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between California, USA and Iowa State University, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Iowa State University via Tulsa and Ames in around 43h 32m.

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