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How to get fromUniversity of Pittsburgh to Iowa State Universityby bus, plane, shuttle, train, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from University of Pittsburgh to Iowa State University by bus, plane, shuttle, train, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Bus, fly to Des Moines, shuttle

    best
    1. Take the bus from Fifth Ave + University Pl to Pittsburgh International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane PIT - DSM
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    7h 31m

  2. Drive 780.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from University of Pittsburgh to Iowa State Universitycar car 780.6 mi
    13h 46m
    $143–206

  3. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    22h 59m
    $240–465

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St. Paul to Amesbus bus
    24h 57m
    $316–671

  5. Bus, fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Fifth Ave + University Pl to Pittsburgh International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane PIT - FOD
    3. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Iowa State Universitytaxi taxi
    8h 29m

  6. Bus, fly to Mason City

    1. Take the bus from Fifth Ave + University Pl to Pittsburgh International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Mason City (MCW)plane plane PIT - MCW
    3. Take the bus from Mason City to Amesbus bus
    9h 41m

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depotbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St. Paul to Amesbus bus
    25h 30m
    $187–340

University of Pittsburgh to Iowa State University by foot, bus, and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration24h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$316Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 771.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 31m

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

You can take a vehicle from University of Pittsburgh to Iowa State University via Fifth Ave + University Pl, Ross Street Prtx Station, Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, Chicago Bus Station, St. Paul, and Ames in around 25h 30m.

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