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How to get fromCary to Iowa State Universityby plane, shuttle, train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Cary to Iowa State University by plane, shuttle, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Des Moines, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane RDU - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    7h 24m
    $236–946

  2. Drive 1,080.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cary to Iowa State Universitycar car 1,080.3 mi
    19h 13m
    $198–285

  3. Train, bus, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Cary to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    34h 31m
    $466–992

  4. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane RDU - FOD
    2. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Iowa State Universitytaxi taxi
    8h 41m
    $246–656

  5. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Des Moines, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane CLT - DSM
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    8h 54m
    $295–1,100

  6. Train, train to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, fly to Des Moines, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Cary to Selma Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Selma Station to Fayetteville Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane FAY - DSM
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    9h 51m
    $262–969

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cary to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St. Paul to Amesbus bus
    39h
    $493–1,024

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

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration39hAverage Duration
Ticket$493Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 945.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Cary to Iowa State University. However, you can take the line 310 bus to Regional Transit Center, take the line 100 bus to RDU Airport at Terminal 1, walk to Raleigh-Durham-Airport-RDU airport, fly to Des Moines (DSM), walk to Des Moines International Airport, IA, take the shuttle to Ames, IA - Iowa State University, then walk to Iowa State University. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cary to Iowa State University via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Des Moines, Des Moines International Airport, IA, and Ames, IA - Iowa State University in around 34h 31m.

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