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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson Lines 803 / ...
    57 min
    $19–27
  2. Drive 31.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Iowa State University to Des Moinescar car 31.9 mi
    47 min
    $6–9
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Iowa State University to Des Moinestaxi taxi 31.9 mi
    47 min
    $75–90
  4. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle bus
    1h 4m
    $99–211

Iowa State University to Des Moines by foot and bus

Calendar18Weekly Services
Duration57 minAverage Duration
Ticket$19Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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.

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