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How to get fromKentucky to Iowa State Universityby plane, shuttle, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, taxi, bus, or train

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

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  1. Fly Blue Grass Airport to Des Moines, shuttle

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    1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane LEX - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    5h 45m
    $271–1,077

  2. Drive 591.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Louisville to Iowa State Universitycar car 591.3 mi
    10h 22m
    $108–156

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus
    15h 2m
    $112–211

  4. Fly Louisville International Airport to Des Moines, shuttle

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SDF - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    6h 31m
    $212–943

  5. Fly Covington to Des Moines, shuttle

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane CVG - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    6h 31m
    $212–942

  6. Fly Covington to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane CVG - FOD
    2. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Iowa State Universitytaxi taxi
    7h 45m
    $226–642

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus
    19h 38m
    $187–376

Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar77Weekly Planes
Duration5h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$160Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 588.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Iowa State University via Indianapolis Union Station, Des Moines, and Ames in around 15h 2m.

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