There are 3 ways to get from Mankato to Iowa State University by taxi, bus, car, plane, or shuttle
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Taxi, bus
best- Take the taxi from Mankato to Owatonnataxi
- Take the bus from Owatonna to Amesbus Jefferson Lines 803 / ...
4h 18m$195–243Drive 163.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Mankato to Iowa State Universitycar 163.3 mi
3h 25m$28–41Bus, fly, shuttle
- Take the bus from Mankato to Minneapolis-St. Paulbus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MSP - DSM
- Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
5h 5m$146–617
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Des Moines (DSM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mankato to Iowa State University is to drive which costs $27 - $45 and takes 3h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Mankato to Iowa State University is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs $27 - $45.
The distance between Mankato and Iowa State University is 203 miles. The road distance is 164.3 miles.
The best way to get from Mankato to Iowa State University without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 4h 18m and costs $190 - $250.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Mankato to Iowa State University, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Mankato to Iowa State University is 164 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Mankato to Iowa State University.
There are 55+ hotels available in Iowa State University.
What companies run services between Mankato, MN, USA and Iowa State University, IA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Mankato to Iowa State University. However, you can take the taxi to Owatonna, take the bus to Ames, then walk to Iowa State University. Alternatively, you can drive from Mankato to Iowa State University in around 3h 25m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Owatonna to Ames
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $45–65
- Phone
- +1 (888) 736-9190
- [email protected]
- Website
- Land to Air Express
Bus from Mankato to Minneapolis-St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–40
- Schedules at
- Land to Air Express
- Adult
- $11–40
- 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
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