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

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There are 7 ways to get from Iowa State University to Los Angeles by shuttle, plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Shuttle, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

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    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 35m
    $199–753

  2. 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
    $519–1,181

  3. 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
    $341–522

  4. Drive  1,708.4 mi

    1. Drive from Iowa State University to Los Angelescar car 1,708.4 mi
    26h 42m
    $312–451

  5. Shuttle, fly to Burbank Bob Hope 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 Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane DSM - BUR
    8h 45m
    $258–1,000

  6. 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
    9h 39m
    $208–796

  7. Shuttle, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    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
    9h 45m
    $272–1,058

Iowa State University to Los Angeles by foot, bus, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration42h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$519Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,501.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 35m

What companies run services between Iowa State University, IA, USA and Los Angeles, CA, 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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