There are 5 ways to get from Marquette to Iowa State University by plane, shuttle, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Sawyer International Airport, shuttle
best- Fly from Sawyer International Airport (MQT) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MQT - DSM
- Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
8h 18m$196–631Drive 573.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Marquette to Iowa State Universitycar 573.7 mi
10h 55m$105–152Bus
- Take the bus from Marquette to Escanababus
- Take the bus from Escanaba to Green Baybus
- Take the bus from Green Bay Transit Center to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Amesbus
17h 49m$147–241Bus to Delta County Airport, fly, shuttle
- Take the bus from Marquette to Escanababus
- Fly from Delta County Airport (ESC) to Des Moines (DSM)plane ESC - DSM
- Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
8h 39m$192–637Bus, train
- Take the bus from Marquette to Escanababus
- Take the bus from Escanaba to Milwaukeebus
- Take the train from Milwaukee to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
- Take the bus from St. Paul to Amesbus
20h 1m$202–431
Sawyer International Airport (MQT) to Des Moines (DSM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Marquette to Iowa State University is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 10h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Marquette to Iowa State University is to fly and shuttle which takes 8h 18m and costs $190 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Marquette to Iowa State University. However, there are services departing from Marquette and arriving at Ames via Escanaba, Green Bay Transit Center and Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 49m.
The distance between Marquette and Iowa State University is 517 miles. The road distance is 577 miles.
The best way to get from Marquette to Iowa State University without a car is to bus which takes 17h 49m and costs $140 - $250.
It takes approximately 8h 18m to get from Marquette to Iowa State University, including transfers.
Marquette to Iowa State University bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Marquette station.
Marquette to Iowa State University bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Escanaba station.
Iowa State University is 1h behind Marquette. It is currently 11:09 AM in Marquette and 10:09 AM in Iowa State University.
Yes, the driving distance between Marquette to Iowa State University is 577 miles. It takes approximately 10h 55m to drive from Marquette to Iowa State University.
What companies run services between Marquette, MI, USA and Iowa State University, IA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Marquette to Iowa State University via Marquette, Escanaba, Green Bay Transit Center, Minneapolis, and Ames in around 17h 49m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Sawyer International Airport to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Sawyer International Airport to Des Moines via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from Delta County Airport to Des Moines via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Delta County Airport to Des Moines via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–230
- 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
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
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Marquette to Escanaba
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–29
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Escanaba to Green Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Marquette to Escanaba
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–29
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Marquette to Escanaba
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–29
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Escanaba to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Green Bay Transit Center to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Ames
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–80
Bus from St. Paul to Ames
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–85
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