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How to get fromIndiana University Bloomington to Iowa State Universityby shuttle, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Indiana University Bloomington to Iowa State University by shuttle, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi

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  1. Shuttle, fly to Des Moines

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from 7th St and Woodlawn Ave at the Indiana Memorial Union to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane IND - DSM
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    7h 39m
    $233–923

  2. Drive 504.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Indiana University Bloomington to Iowa State Universitycar car 504.3 mi
    9h 30m
    $92–133

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington, IN to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus
    14h 7m
    $109–197

  4. Shuttle, fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Take a shuttle bus from 7th St and Woodlawn Ave at the Indiana Memorial Union to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane IND - FOD
    3. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Iowa State Universitytaxi taxi
    9h 4m
    $248–633

Indianapolis (IND) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar138Weekly Planes
Duration5h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$122Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 494.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 39m

What companies run services between Indiana University Bloomington, IN, USA and Iowa State University, IA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Indiana University Bloomington to Iowa State University via Bloomington, IN, Indianapolis Union Station, Des Moines, and Ames in around 14h 7m.

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