Rome2Rio

How to get fromDetroit Airport (DTW) to Iowa State Universityby plane, shuttle, train, bus, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)

Find Transport to Iowa State University

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Iowa State University by plane, shuttle, train, bus, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Des Moines, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane DTW - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    3h 15m
    $211–907

  2. Drive 584.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Iowa State Universitycar car 584.1 mi
    10h 24m
    $107–154

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Dearborn 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
    20h 7m
    $272–537

  4. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depotbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St. Paul to Amesbus bus
    20h 51m
    $207–337

  5. Fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane DTW - FOD
    2. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Iowa State Universitytaxi taxi
    6h 5m
    $221–607

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Saint Paul Union Depotbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St. Paul to Amesbus bus
    23h 4m
    $167–282

Detroit Airport (DTW) to Iowa State University by bus, train, and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration20h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$272Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Iowa State University.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 572.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 15m

What companies run services between Detroit Airport (DTW), USA and Iowa State University, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to Iowa State University via Dearborn, Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, St. Paul, and Ames in around 20h 51m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers