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

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

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  1. Fly to Des Moines, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane IND - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    6h 33m
    $192–892

  2. Drive 477 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Iowa State Universitycar car 477 mi
    8h 31m
    $88–126

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus Jefferson 804 / ...
    11h 42m
    $92–163

  4. Fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane IND - FOD
    2. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Iowa State Universitytaxi taxi
    7h 58m
    $217–602

Indianapolis (IND) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar128Weekly Planes
Duration5h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$119Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 462.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 33m

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

You can take a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Iowa State University via Des Moines and Ames in around 11h 42m.

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