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How to get fromRapid City to Iowa State Universityby plane, shuttle, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Rapid City to Iowa State University by plane, shuttle, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Des Moines, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane RAP - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    6h 40m
    $161–605

  2. Drive  590.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rapid City to Iowa State Universitycar car 590.3 mi
    9h 29m
    $108–156

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Minneapolisbus bus Jefferson Lines 702
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Amesbus bus Jefferson Lines 801 / ...
    16h 27m
    $195–272

  4. Fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane RAP - FOD
    2. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Iowa State Universitytaxi taxi
    7h 28m
    $231–615

  5. Fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane RAP - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Amesbus bus
    8h 38m
    $136–540

  6. Bus via Saint Paul

    1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Minneapolisbus bus Jefferson Lines 702
    2. Take the bus from St. Paul to Amesbus bus Jefferson Lines 805
    17h 31m
    $197–279

Rapid City to Iowa State University by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration16h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$195Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 559.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 40m

What companies run services between Rapid City, SD, USA and Iowa State University, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Rapid City to Iowa State University via Minneapolis and Ames in around 16h 27m.

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