To get from the Des Moines airport to Ames (where Iowa State University is), there are a number of options:
- Drive, ride share (e.g., Uber, Lyft), traditional taxi
- Bus (42 minutes, ~$20+)
- Executive Express shuttle (requires a reservation, runs every 90 minutes, $36 one-way; $56 round trip)
These options are explored here and here.
Parking
University parking and directions
— There are a variety of free parking options on weekends visible in this parking map
— For Thursday and Friday, visitor parking permits must be obtained in advance: https://apps.parking.iastate.edu/visitor-permits