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How to get fromWest Des Moines to Iowa State Universityby taxi, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from West Des Moines to Iowa State University by taxi, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from West Des Moines to Des Moinestaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus Jefferson 804 / ...
    1h 2m
    $42–54

  2. Drive 35.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from West Des Moines to Iowa State Universitycar car 35.3 mi
    55 min
    $7–10

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from West Des Moines to Iowa State Universitytaxi taxi 35.3 mi
    55 min
    $80–100

  4. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    1h 4m
    $98–211

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  • Distance: 39.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 2m

What companies run services between West Des Moines, IA, USA and Iowa State University, IA, USA?

Executive Express operates a shuttle from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University on demand. Tickets cost $80–190 and the journey takes 45 min.

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