There are 4 ways to get from Iowa State University to Des Moines by bus, car, taxi, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus Jefferson Lines 803 / ...
57 min$19–27Drive 31.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Iowa State University to Des Moinescar 31.9 mi
47 min$6–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Iowa State University to Des Moinestaxi 31.9 mi
47 min$75–90Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
1h 4m$99–211
Iowa State University to Des Moines by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Iowa State University to Des Moines is to drive which costs $5 - $9 and takes 47 min.
The fastest way to get from Iowa State University to Des Moines is to drive which takes 47 min and costs $5 - $9.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ames and arriving at Des Moines. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 50 min.
The distance between Iowa State University and Des Moines is 32 miles. The road distance is 32.1 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa State University to Des Moines without a car is to bus which takes 57 min and costs $19 - $27.
The bus from Ames to Des Moines takes 50 min including transfers and departs three times a day.
Iowa State University to Des Moines bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Ames station.
Iowa State University to Des Moines bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa State University to Des Moines is 32 miles. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Iowa State University to Des Moines.
There are 263+ hotels available in Des Moines.
What companies run services between Iowa State University, IA, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?
Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Ames to Des Moines 3 times a day. Tickets cost $19–27 and the journey takes 50 min.
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Ames to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–27
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $19–27
- Phone
- +1 320.253.2226
- Website
- Executive Express
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
- Executive Express
- Schedules at
- Executive Express Coverage Areas for Minnesota and Iowa
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