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Iowa State University - - Transportation

Ames has a municipal airport located just 1 mile southeast of the city, but the closest major airport is Des Moines International Airport, located in Des Moines, at a distance of 35 miles from the city center of Ames, IA.

 

Getting around in Ames, IA

Public Transportation

 

Ames is the only city in the state, with a population larger than 50 000, that does not have a state highway serving it, being served by US Highway 30 and I-35. Throughout the city, the public transportation service is provided by a transit system called CyRide, funded by the City of Ames, ISU and the ISU Government of the Student Body. The Chicago and North Western Transportation Company twin mainline also offers transportation services, running east and west, south of downtown Ames, bisecting it. The Union Pacific operates 60-70 trains a day, providing rail service throughout Ames, fact which sometimes causes traffic delays.

 

Car

 

Previous visitors suggest that the best way to get around Ames is a rental car, especially if you're visiting Ames for the first time and you're not familiar with the public transportation services. Be sure to grab a local map, though, so you don't end up someplace else, than your desired destination.

 

Taxi

 

Of course, to easily find your way around, you can choose to use the taxi services. However, taking a cab is a great idea, only if you're not on a budget and you don't need to travel far from your hotel, because there are not exactly cheap.

 

How to get to Iowa State University campus?

Easy! Just follow the driving directions listed below!

 

From Des Moines International Airport: Start by head southeast, continuing straight onto Army Post Road. Continue onto SW 30th Street and proceed onto SW 28th Street. Turns left at Army Post Road, and then turn left again at SE 14th Street. Continue onto E 15th Street and turn right to merge onto I-235 E. Continue onto I-35 N and take exit 111B to merge onto US-30 W toward Ames/I-35 BUS W/Iowa State University. Take exit 146 toward Iowa State University, and merge onto University Blvd. Turn left at Mortensen Road and continue onto Mortensen Pkwy. Continue onto Mortensen Road and turn right at Hayward Avenue. Destination will be on the right.