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How to get fromUniversity of Northern Iowa to Iowa State Universityby bus, taxi, car, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from University of Northern Iowa to Iowa State University by bus, taxi, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Waterloo to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0154S
    2. Take the taxi from Des Moines to Iowa State Universitytaxi taxi
    5h 8m
    $90–122

  2. Drive 94.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from University of Northern Iowa to Iowa State Universitycar car 94.2 mi
    1h 42m
    $18–25

  3. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Waterloo to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0154S
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    6h 4m
    $122–254

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  • Distance: 160.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between University of Northern Iowa, IA, USA and Iowa State University, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from University of Northern Iowa to Iowa State University. However, you can walk to UNI Multimodal Transportation Center, take the line 7 bus to Central Transfer, walk to Waterloo, take the bus to Des Moines, then take the taxi to Iowa State University. Alternatively, you can drive from University of Northern Iowa to Iowa State University in around 1h 42m.

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