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

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There are 3 ways to get from Iowa State University to Iowa City by taxi, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Iowa State University to Des Moinestaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2h 48m
    $88–119

  2. Drive  121.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Iowa State University to Iowa Citycar car 121.5 mi
    2h 31m
    $23–32

  3. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    4h 14m
    $122–253

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  • Distance: 140.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 48m

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

There is no direct connection from Iowa State University to Iowa City. However, you can take the taxi to Des Moines then take the bus to Iowa City. Alternatively, you can drive from Iowa State University to Iowa City in around 2h 31m.

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