There are 7 ways to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Iowa State University by plane, shuttle, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Des Moines, shuttle
best- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Des Moines (DSM)plane STL - DSM
- Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
4h 42m$221–948Drive 349.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Iowa State Universitycar 349.3 mi
6h 53m$64–93Bus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0180s / ...
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Amesbus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
10h 52m$92–159Train, bus
- Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain Missouri River Runner / ...
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Amesbus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
13h 24m$142–278Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from St. Louis-STL to Iowa State University349.3 mi
6h 53mFly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane STL - FOD
- Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Iowa State Universitytaxi
5h 47m$227–632Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0153S
- Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
11h 41m$166–340
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Iowa State University by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Iowa State University is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 6h 53m.
The fastest way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Iowa State University is to fly and shuttle which takes 4h 42m and costs $220 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Iowa State University. However, there are services departing from Saint Louis and arriving at Ames via St Louis Bus Station and Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 52m.
The distance between St. Louis Airport (STL) and Iowa State University is 303 miles. The road distance is 351.3 miles.
The best way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Iowa State University without a car is to bus which takes 10h 52m and costs $90 - $160.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Iowa State University, including transfers.
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Iowa State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Iowa State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis Airport (STL) to Iowa State University is 351 miles. It takes approximately 6h 53m to drive from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Iowa State University.
There are 45+ hotels available in Iowa State University.
What companies run services between St. Louis Airport (STL), USA and Iowa State University, IA, USA?
You can take a bus from Saint Louis to Iowa State University via St Louis Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, Kansas City, and Ames in around 10h 52m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–470
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Des Moines via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Des Moines via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Des Moines via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Des Moines via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Louis to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 320.253.2226
- Website
- executiveexpress.biz
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
- https://www.executiveexpress.biz
- Schedules at
- https://www.executiveexpress.biz/coverage-areas/
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
- https://www.executiveexpress.biz
- Schedules at
- https://www.executiveexpress.biz/coverage-areas/
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Ames
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $55–85
Bus from Kansas City to Ames
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $55–85
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from St. Louis-STL to Iowa State University
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 53m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Estimated price
- $140–170
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between St. Louis Airport (STL) and Iowa State University. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









