How to get to Iowa State University with public transit?

Bus stops near Iowa State University in Des Moines

  • Upper Friley, 3 min walk,
  • Student Services, 3 min walk,
  • Lincoln Way at Welch Avenue, 5 min walk,
  • Beyer Hall, 5 min walk,
  • State Gym, 5 min walk,
  • Kingland Systems, 6 min walk,

Bus lines to Iowa State University in Des Moines

  • B, 11 Frederiksen - 11 Frederiksen,
  • 1, Red East,
  • 6, Brown South,
  • 9, Plum,
  • 23, Orange,
  • 25, Gold South,
  • 1, Red West,
  • 3, Blue,
  • 6, Brown North,
  • 7, Purple,
  • 11, Cherry,
  • 12, Lilac,
  • 21, Cardinal,
  • 25, Gold North,
  • A, West Ames/Campustown,
  • 2, Ontario / California,
  • 2, Mall Via Grand,
  • A, Downtown/Campustown,
Iowa State UniversityThe Iowa State University of Science and Technology, also referred to as Iowa State University (Iowa State or ISU), is a public land-grant research university in Ames, Iowa, United States. Founded in 1858 as the Iowa Agricultural College and Model Farm, Iowa State became one of the nation's first designated land-grant institutions when the Iowa Legislature accepted the provisions of the 1862 Morrill Act on September 11, 1862. On July 4, 1959, the college was officially renamed Iowa State University of Science and Technology. Iowa State is the largest university in Iowa by total enrollment. The university's academic offerings are administered through eight colleges, including the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, the College of Veterinary Medicine, the College of Engineering, the Graduate College, the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, the College of Design, Debbie and Jerry Ivy College of Business, and the College of Health and Human Sciences. They offer more than 100 bachelor's degree programs, 120 master's degree programs, and 80 doctoral degree programs, plus a professional degree program in Veterinary Medicine. Iowa State is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity." The university is affiliated with the Ames National Laboratory, the Biorenewables Research Laboratory, the Plant Sciences Institute, and various other research institutes. Iowa State University's athletic teams, the Cyclones, compete in Division I of the NCAA and are a founding member of the Big 12.
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Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to Iowa State University?

    The closest stations to Iowa State University are:

    • Upper Friley stop is 168 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • Student Services stop is 186 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • Lincoln Way at Welch Avenue stop is 366 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • Beyer Hall stop is 370 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • State Gym stop is 374 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • Kingland Systems stop is 428 yards away, 6 min walk.
  • What’s the nearest bus station to Iowa State University in Des Moines?

    The nearest bus stations to Iowa State University in Des Moines are Upper Friley and Student Services. The closest one is a 3 min walk away.

  • What time is the first bus to Iowa State University in Des Moines?

    The 23 is the first bus that goes to Iowa State University in Des Moines. It stops nearby at 6:38 AM.

  • What time is the last bus to Iowa State University in Des Moines?

    The 1 is the last bus that goes to Iowa State University in Des Moines. It stops nearby at 12:06 AM.

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