There are 3 ways to get from Iowa State University to University of Minnesota by bus, car, shuttle, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus Jefferson Lines 802 / ...
4h 50m$60–82Drive 218.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Iowa State University to University of Minnesotacar 218.1 mi
3h 38m$40–58Shuttle, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane DSM - MSP
3h 51m$154–672
Iowa State University to University of Minnesota by foot, bus, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Iowa State University to University of Minnesota is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa State University to University of Minnesota is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa State University to University of Minnesota. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at St. Paul via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
The distance between Iowa State University and University of Minnesota is 231 miles. The road distance is 219.4 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa State University to University of Minnesota without a car is to bus which takes 4h 50m and costs $60 - $85.
It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Iowa State University to University of Minnesota, including transfers.
Iowa State University to University of Minnesota bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Ames station.
Iowa State University to University of Minnesota bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at St. Paul station.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa State University to University of Minnesota is 219 miles. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Iowa State University to University of Minnesota.
There are 518+ hotels available in University of Minnesota.
What companies run services between Iowa State University, IA, USA and University of Minnesota, MN, USA?
Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Ames to St. Paul twice daily. Tickets cost $55–80 and the journey takes 3h 55m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–480
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Ames to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–80
- 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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