There are 5 ways to get from Ankeny to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) by plane, bus, rideshare, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane DSM - MSP
2h 41m$122–739Drive 230.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ankeny to Minneapolis Airport (MSP)car 230.3 mi
3h 46m$42–61Bus via Ames
- Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus Jefferson Lines 802 / ...
5h 10m$112–148Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Ankeny to Minneapolis-MSP230.3 mi
3h 46mBus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Saint Paul Union Depotbus Greyhound US0156
6h 32m$56–96
Des Moines (DSM) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ankeny to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 3h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Ankeny to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) is to fly which takes 2h 41m and costs $120 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Ankeny to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) station. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at MSP Terminal 1 Transit Station via Union Depot & Sibley Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
The distance between Ankeny and Minneapolis Airport (MSP) is 249 miles. The road distance is 231.6 miles.
The best way to get from Ankeny to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) without a car is to bus via Ames which takes 5h 10m and costs $110 - $150.
It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Ankeny to Minneapolis Airport (MSP), including transfers.
Ankeny to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Ames station.
The best way to get from Ankeny to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) is to fly which takes 2h 41m and costs $120 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus via Ames, which costs $110 - $150 and takes 5h 10m.
Ankeny to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at St. Paul station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ankeny to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) is 232 miles. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Ankeny to Minneapolis Airport (MSP).
What companies run services between Ankeny, IA, USA and Minneapolis Airport (MSP), USA?
Delta flies from Des Moines (DSM) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Ames to St. Paul twice daily. Tickets cost $55–80 and the journey takes 3h 55m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Ames to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–80
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Saint Paul Union Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Ankeny to Minneapolis-MSP
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- On demand
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