There are 4 ways to get from Des Moines to Iowa State University by bus, car, taxi, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
47 min$19–27Drive 32.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Des Moines to Iowa State Universitycar 32.1 mi
48 min$6–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Des Moines to Iowa State Universitytaxi 32.1 mi
48 min$75–90Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
1h 5m$99–213
Des Moines to Iowa State University by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Iowa State University is to drive which costs $5 - $9 and takes 48 min.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Iowa State University is to bus which takes 47 min and costs $19 - $27.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Des Moines and arriving at Ames. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 40 min.
The distance between Des Moines and Iowa State University is 33 miles. The road distance is 32.2 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Iowa State University without a car is to bus which takes 47 min and costs $19 - $27.
The bus from Des Moines to Ames takes 40 min including transfers and departs three times a day.
Des Moines to Iowa State University bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Des Moines station.
Des Moines to Iowa State University bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Ames station.
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Iowa State University is 32 miles. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Des Moines to Iowa State University.
There are 55+ hotels available in Iowa State University.
What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Iowa State University, IA, USA?
Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Des Moines to Ames 3 times a day. Tickets cost $19–27 and the journey takes 40 min.
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to Ames
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–27
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $19–27
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $75–90
Yellow Cab Company
- Phone
- +1 515 282 8111
- Website
- yellowcabdsm.com
Cab Trans
- Phone
- +1 515 423 5855
- Website
- cabtrans.com
Budget Taxi Cab
- Phone
- +1 515 223 6465
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