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How to get fromIowa State University to Californiaby shuttle, plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Iowa State University to California by shuttle, plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Shuttle, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane DSM - SNA
    5h 51m
    $272–905

  2. Shuttle, fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane DSM - FAT
    9h 27m
    $183–691

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ames to Kansas Citybus bus Jefferson Lines 803 / ...
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    42h 8m
    $1,009–1,681

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ames to Tulsabus bus Jefferson Lines 801
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    45h 32m
    $381–552

  5. Drive  1,708.4 mi

    1. Drive from Iowa State University to Los Angelescar car 1,708.4 mi
    26h 43m
    $312–451

  6. Shuttle, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane DSM - LAX
    6h 40m
    $184–493

  7. Shuttle, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane DSM - SAN
    7h 50m
    $204–575

  8. Shuttle, fly to Long Beach Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane DSM - LGB
    8h 33m
    $184–682

Iowa State University to California by foot, bus, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration42h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,009Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,480.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 51m

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

You can take a vehicle from Iowa State University to Los Angeles Union Station via Ames and Tulsa Bus Station in around 45h 32m.

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