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How to get fromSt. Louis to Iowa State Universityby bus (Greyhound), car, plane, shuttle, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from St. Louis to Iowa State University by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, shuttle, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0153S
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus Jefferson 804 / ...
    10h 12m
    $85–150

  2. Drive 362.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from St. Louis to Iowa State Universitycar car 362.4 mi
    7h 7m
    $67–96

  3. Fly to Des Moines, shuttle

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane STL - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    6h 13m
    $212–942

  4. Fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane STL - FOD
    2. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Iowa State Universitytaxi taxi
    7h 18m
    $228–642

Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar121Weekly Planes
Duration4h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$137Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 446.8 mi
  • Duration: 10h 12m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Iowa State University, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Iowa State University via Des Moines and Ames in around 10h 12m.

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