There are 3 ways to get from Iowa State University to Apple Valley by bus, car, shuttle, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus Jefferson Lines 802 / ...
5h 25m$62–86Drive 199.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Iowa State University to Apple Valleycar 199.7 mi
3h 22m$37–53Shuttle, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane DSM - MSP
3h 56m$166–745
Iowa State University to Apple Valley by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Iowa State University to Apple Valley is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa State University to Apple Valley is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa State University to Apple Valley station. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at 147th St Station via Union Depot & Sibley Station and MOA Transit Station Gate B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
The distance between Iowa State University and Apple Valley is 243 miles. The road distance is 200.9 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa State University to Apple Valley without a car is to bus which takes 5h 25m and costs $60 - $90.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Iowa State University to Apple Valley, including transfers.
Iowa State University to Apple Valley bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Ames station.
Iowa State University to Apple Valley bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at St. Paul station.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa State University to Apple Valley is 201 miles. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Iowa State University to Apple Valley.
There are 137+ hotels available in Apple Valley.
What companies run services between Iowa State University, IA, USA and Apple Valley, MN, USA?
Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Ames to St. Paul twice daily. Tickets cost $55–80 and the journey takes 3h 55m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Ames to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $55–80
- Phone
- +1 320.253.2226
- Website
- executiveexpress.biz
Shuttle from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $80–190
- Website
- https://www.executiveexpress.biz
- Schedules at
- https://www.executiveexpress.biz/coverage-areas/
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