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How to get fromIowa State University to Ankenyby bus, car, taxi, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Iowa State University to Ankeny by bus, car, taxi, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson 801 / ...
    1h 5m
    $39–50

  2. Drive 22.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Iowa State University to Ankenycar car 22.9 mi
    32 min
    $5–6

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Iowa State University to Ankenytaxi taxi 22.9 mi
    32 min
    $55–65

  4. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ankeny, IAshuttle bus
    1h 52m
    $122–380

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  • Distance: 40.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 5m

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

Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Ames to Des Moines twice daily. Tickets cost $19–27 and the journey takes 45 min.

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