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

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There are 10 ways to get from Rutgers University to Iowa State University by plane, shuttle, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Des Moines, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane EWR - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    6h 17m
    $262–969

  2. Drive 1,085.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rutgers University to Iowa State Universitycar car 1,085.8 mi
    19h 12m
    $199–287

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus
    28h 16m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from New Brunswick to New York Penn Stationtrain train Nec
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus
    33h
    $412–868

  5. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Des Moines, shuttle

    1. Take the train from New Brunswick Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane PHL - DSM
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    6h 43m
    $322–1,331

  6. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Des Moines, shuttle

    1. Take the train from New Brunswick to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane LGA - DSM
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    7h 54m
    $291–1,173

  7. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane EWR - FOD
    2. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Iowa State Universitytaxi taxi
    8h 54m
    $262–659

  8. Bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Albany St & Spring St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus
    31h 49m
    $224–449

  9. Train, bus via Saint Paul

    1. Take the train from New Brunswick to New York Penn Stationtrain train Nec
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    5. Take the bus from St. Paul to Amesbus bus
    36h 22m
    $498–1,043

  10. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from New Brunswick to Trenton Transit Centertrain train Nec
    2. Take the train from Trenton to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus
    38h 47m
    $427–894

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

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Duration5h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$161Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,076.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 17m

What companies run services between Rutgers University, NJ, USA and Iowa State University, IA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Rutgers University to Iowa State University via New Brunswick, Newark Airport Railroad Station, Newark, Penn Station, Newark Penn Station, Chicago, Des Moines, and Ames in around 28h 16m.

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