Student rides
Iowa State University rides home, airport runs & game day
Ames, Iowa· four-year· 20,000 or more students
Going home for a break, catching a flight, or heading to a game? Post a Quest from Ames and drivers already going your way bid on your trip. Long journeys chain roughly 150-mile relay legs — each driver stays close to home, and your fare stays low.
Where can you go from campus?
Ames connects to the relay grid near Des Moines, IA (29 miles away). Popular first legs:
- Ames → Cedar Falls, IA102 mi · $15–$25
- Ames → Cedar Rapids, IA120 mi · $15–$30
- Ames → Omaha, NE146 mi · $20–$35
- Ames → Sioux City, IA181 mi · $25–$40
- Ames → Davenport, IA182 mi · $25–$40
- Ames → Quincy, IL189 mi · $25–$45
- Ames → Dubuque, IA189 mi · $25–$45
- Ames → Rochester, MN204 mi · $25–$45
See every leg on the 150-mile relay grid. Chain several and you can cross the country — plan a multi-leg trip.
Other campuses near Ames
Iowa State University student travel FAQ
- How do Iowa State University students get home for breaks?
- Post a Quest with your destination and date. Drivers leaving Ames bid on the trip, and you choose the offer that fits your budget. For long trips, the relay grid chains short legs so each driver stays close to home.
- What does a ride from Ames cost?
- Short relay legs on the grid typically run $10–$55 per seat depending on distance. Because your fare covers short hops — not one driver crossing the country — long trips stay affordable.
- Can I ride to the airport from campus?
- Yes. Airport runs are among the most common student Quests. Post your flight time and local drivers will bid on getting you there.