There are 5 ways to get from Las Vegas to Iowa State University by plane, shuttle, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Des Moines, shuttle
best- Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Des Moines (DSM)plane LAS - DSM
- Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
5h 23m$184–524Bus
- Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Amesbus
35h 32m$296–467Bus, train
- Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Kingman Stationbus
- Take the train from Kingman Station to Kansas Citytrain
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Amesbus
38h 7mDrive 1,439.9 mi
- Drive from Las Vegas to Iowa State Universitycar 1,439.9 mi
22h 22m$263–380Fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi
- Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane LAS - FOD
- Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Iowa State Universitytaxi
9h 56m$229–574
Las Vegas to Iowa State University by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Las Vegas to Iowa State University is to drive which costs $260 - $380 and takes 22h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Las Vegas to Iowa State University is to fly and shuttle which takes 5h 23m and costs $180 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Las Vegas to Iowa State University. However, there are services departing from Las Vegas Downtown and arriving at Ames via Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Denver Union Station and Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 32m.
The distance between Las Vegas and Iowa State University is 1267 miles. The road distance is 1448.3 miles.
The best way to get from Las Vegas to Iowa State University without a car is to bus which takes 35h 32m and costs $290 - $470.
It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Las Vegas to Iowa State University, including transfers.
Las Vegas to Iowa State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Las Vegas Bus Terminal station.
Las Vegas to Iowa State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Iowa State University is 1h ahead of Las Vegas. It is currently 1:32 AM in Las Vegas and 2:32 AM in Iowa State University.
Yes, the driving distance between Las Vegas to Iowa State University is 1448 miles. It takes approximately 22h 22m to drive from Las Vegas to Iowa State University.
What companies run services between Las Vegas, NV, USA and Iowa State University, IA, USA?
You can take a bus from Las Vegas Downtown to Iowa State University via Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Denver Union Station, Kansas City Bus Station, Kansas City, and Ames in around 35h 32m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Harry Reid International Airport to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–410
Flights from Harry Reid International Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–500
Flights from Harry Reid International Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 19m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–400
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Harry Reid International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–410
Flights from Harry Reid International Airport to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–410
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Harry Reid International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- When
- Wednesday, Sunday, Thursday, Monday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $85–410
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Harry Reid International Airport to Des Moines via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–430
Flights from Harry Reid International Airport to Des Moines via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Harry Reid International Airport to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–330
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Harry Reid International Airport to Des Moines via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–450
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kingman Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $750–1,200
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 320.253.2226
- Website
- Executive Express
Shuttle from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $80–190
- Website
- Executive Express
- Schedules at
- Executive Express Coverage Areas for Minnesota and Iowa
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–210
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–170
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Ames
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–85
Bus from Kansas City to Ames
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–85
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Kingman Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Estimated price
- $140–170
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