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How to get fromPlano to Iowa State Universityby plane, shuttle, tram, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Plano to Iowa State University by plane, shuttle, tram, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane DFW - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    5h 28m
    $193–843

  2. Drive 690.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Plano to Iowa State Universitycar car 690.3 mi
    11h 54m
    $126–182

  3. Tram, bus

    1. Take the tram from Downtown Plano Station to Bachman Stationtram tram
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus
    19h 23m
    $157–275

  4. Tram, bus via Denton

    1. Take the tram from Downtown Plano Station to Dfw Airport Stationtram tram
    2. Take the bus from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Dentonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denton to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus
    19h 37m
    $156–252

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration3h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$118Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 692.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between Plano, TX, USA and Iowa State University, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Plano to Iowa State University. However, you can take the train to Dfw Terminal B, walk to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) airport, fly to Des Moines (DSM), walk to Des Moines International Airport, IA, take the shuttle to Ames, IA - Iowa State University, then walk to Iowa State University. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Downtown Plano Station to Iowa State University via Bachman Station, Dallas Bus Station, Kansas City, Des Moines, and Ames in around 19h 23m.

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