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How to get fromMichigan State University to Iowa State Universityby plane, shuttle, bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Michigan State University to Iowa State University by plane, shuttle, bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane LAN - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    5h 43m
    $162–572

  2. Drive  538.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Michigan State University to Iowa State Universitycar car 538.5 mi
    9h 44m
    $99–142

  3. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    14h 24m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St. Paul to Amesbus bus
    18h 7m
    $390–611

  5. Bus to Detroit, fly, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane DTW - DSM
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    6h 24m
    $170–712

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depotbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St. Paul to Amesbus bus
    18h 30m

Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration5h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 520.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between Michigan State University, Ingham County, MI, USA and Iowa State University, IA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Michigan State University to Iowa State University via East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, St. Paul, and Ames in around 18h 30m.

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