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Transportation

Quick Stats

Best Ways to Get Around Town
  • Bring a bicycle
  • Rollerblade
  • Walk
Best Ways to Get to the Airport
  • A cab ride to the airport costs between $50–$85, but CyRide will take ISU Students to and from the Des Moines airport for $10. Just make sure you contact CyRide.
  • Cyclone Taxi
  • CyRide

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

CyRide is an award-winning transportation system. It serves not only Iowa State University, but also the city of Ames, so owning a car is not necessary. CyRide runs all over the city and stops at all the popular places in town. Buses come about every 20 minutes, so students and citizens of Ames don’t have to wait long. CyRide also offers the Moonlight Express, which is also known as the drunk bus, that students can call to take them out if they are too drunk to drive. CyRide is free for all Iowa State students. Some suggest that you bring a bicycle for further convenience, as CyRide does not run through the center of campus. If your classes are located on the interior, it is easiest to walk or bike between classes.

Some students would rather walk to class than wait for the bus, but in the winter when weather conditions are at their worst, the bus can be very inviting. The general bus services don’t run all night, though. If you plan to be out late, call the Moonlight Express. Students at Iowa State University have positive things to say about the first-rate busing system.

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Transportation at Iowa State University

jweiss

'16

Business

5.0
A+

Buses Are Best Ive Seen

Always on time, always clean, friendly drivers answer questions

Jan 12, 2012

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Transportation at Iowa State University

kibeso

'13

Agriculture

5.0
A+

Public Transport

extremely well connected...buses run every 10 mins, its free for ia state students

Jan 02, 2012

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Transportation at Iowa State University

nthuynh

'15

Chemical Engineering

5.0
A+

Cyride Is the Best Option!

Have no car? Do not worry. Cyride is the free bus system provided to Iowa State University students. It will take you to most places either on or off campus. Cyride is a great choice to use to get you to your destiny. This option would help you to save your gas while you are in campus at well.

Dec 28, 2011

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Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

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Public TransitWhat's This?

CyRide

(515) 292-1100

1700 W. 6th St.

www.cyride.com

Nearest AirportWhat's This?

Des Moines International Airport

5800 Fleur Dr.

(515) 256-5050

www.dsmairport.com

Ames Municipal Airport

(Light single and twin aircraft only)

Nearest Passenger BusWhat's This?

Greyhound Bus Lines

1107 Keosauqua Way, Des Moines

(515) 243-1773

Nearest Passenger TrainWhat's This?

Alpha Travel Incorporated

4521 Fleur Dr. Ste B, Des Moines

(515) 287-4770

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