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How to get fromKansas City to Iowa State Universityby bus, car, plane, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 4 ways to get from Kansas City to Iowa State University by bus, car, plane, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Amesbus bus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
    4h 27m
    $55–85

  2. Drive 219.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kansas City to Iowa State Universitycar car 219.2 mi
    3h 50m
    $40–58

  3. Fly, shuttle

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MCI - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    6h 53m
    $240–1,040

  4. Bus via Des Moines

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson 802 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus Jefferson 804 / ...
    4h 47m
    $51–87

Kansas City to Iowa State University by bus and foot

Calendar18Weekly Services
Duration4h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 226.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 27m

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

Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Kansas City to Ames 3 times a day. Tickets cost $55–85 and the journey takes 4h 20m.

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