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How to get fromLos Angeles Airport (LAX) to Iowa State Universityby plane, shuttle, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Iowa State University by plane, shuttle, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Des Moines, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane LAX - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    5h 2m
    $268–1,015

  2. Fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane LAX - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Amesbus bus
    9h 16m
    $183–494

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Amesbus bus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
    43h 1m
    $613–1,298

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa to Amesbus bus Jefferson Lines 802
    45h 7m
    $338–603

  5. Drive 1,722.1 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Iowa State Universitycar car 1,722.1 mi
    27h 7m
    $315–454

  6. Fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane LAX - FOD
    2. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Iowa State Universitytaxi taxi
    8h 45m
    $252–662

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Iowa State University by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration43h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$613Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,486.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA and Iowa State University, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Iowa State University via Los Angeles Union Station, Tulsa, and Ames in around 45h 7m.

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