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

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There are 5 ways to get from Louisville to Iowa State University by plane, shuttle, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, taxi, or bus

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  1. Fly to Des Moines, shuttle

    best
    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 25m
    $212–943

  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 Bus Station 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
    14h 37m
    $117–227

  4. Fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane SDF - FOD
    2. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Iowa State Universitytaxi taxi
    7h 50m
    $222–613

  5. Bus via Des Moines

    1. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Indianapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus
    17h 1m
    $155–227

Louisville to Iowa State University by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration17h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$155Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 526.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Louisville Bus Station to Iowa State University via Indianapolis Union Station, Des Moines, and Ames in around 14h 37m.

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