Looking for a reliable way to get to and from Iowa State University? The Student Individual Airport Shuttle offers a hassle-free, friendly service to connect you smoothly to your flights.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
15-30 minutes
Fitness Level
Minimal physical fitness required
Wildlife
History
Iowa State University has been serving the Ames community since 1858, becoming an integral part of regional education and innovation.
Conservation
The university actively promotes sustainable transportation options, including shuttle services, to reduce carbon emissions and carbon footprint.
Iowa State University Transportation Services
Looking for a reliable way to get to and from Iowa State University? The Student Individual Airport Shuttle offers a hassle-free, friendly service to connect you smoothly to your flights.
Iowa State University Transportation Services provides campus-focused shuttle and airport transportation services in Ames, Iowa. The department coordinates Student Group Airport Shuttle, Student Individual Airport Shuttle, and additional weekday shuttle options to support student travel and campus logistics.
The Student Group Airport Shuttle offers marked vehicles driven by university employees on scheduled dates; groups can reserve service with at least 24 hours' advance notice to ensure a coordinated campus-to-airport transfer. The Student Individual Airport Shuttle provides a simple booking process, a designated meeting point on campus, and staff-operated vehicles; emergency requests may be accommodated to support unexpected travel needs.
Shuttles - Other encompasses a range of weekday shuttle solutions available Monday through Friday. Prospective riders can contact Transportation Services by email or phone for options that fit class schedules, group travel, or special campus events.
Because vehicles are university-marked and driven by university employees, the service maintains clear operational oversight and aligns with campus policies for student transport. Scheduled dates and advance booking requirements promote reliability and predictable service for students and campus groups. Operating primarily as a university transportation office, the organization documents procedures for reservations and staffing, and coordinates logistics with campus departments.
Iowa State University Transportation Services focuses on dependable, university-managed shuttle solutions for students and groups traveling between campus and regional airports. By offering both group and individual airport shuttle options and weekday alternatives, the department provides practical, campus-connected transportation in Ames, Iowa. Reservations are processed through Transportation Services' reservation procedures to confirm schedules and routes.
Staffed By
University employees
Operated by ISU staff
Advance Notice
24 hours
Book at least one day ahead
Vehicle Type
Marked shuttles
Clearly branded campus vehicles
Book group or individual airport shuttle service with at least 24 hours' notice or contact Transportation Services for weekday options.
Book in advance
Reserve your shuttle early to ensure availability during busy travel times.
Arrive early at the meeting point
Be at the designated spot 10 minutes before scheduled pickup to avoid missing your ride.
Keep emergency contacts handy
Save the shuttle service number for quick support if needed.
Check the schedule regularly
Schedules may vary around holidays or peak travel seasons, so verify before your trip.
Confirmation email or app ticket
Needed to board the shuttle and verify booking.
Photo ID
Required for checking in and boarding the shuttle.
Travel documents
Helpful for smooth airport check-in.
Charged mobile device
Useful for navigation and communication.
Availability
Mon–Fri
Shuttles run weekdays