There are 5 ways to get from Ankeny to Minnesota by plane, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane DSM - MSP
3h 9m$114–671Drive 234.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ankeny to Minneapoliscar 234.1 mi
3h 50m$43–62Bus via Ames
- Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus Jefferson Lines 802 / ...
5h 19m$112–147Fly to Rochester
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Rochester (RST)plane DSM - RST
6h 42m$103–649Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0156
6h 28m$54–98
Des Moines (DSM) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ankeny to Minnesota is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 3h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Ankeny to Minnesota is to fly which takes 3h 9m and costs $110 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Ankeny to Minnesota. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at St. Paul via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
The distance between Ankeny and Minnesota is 257 miles. The road distance is 235.4 miles.
The best way to get from Ankeny to Minnesota without a car is to bus via Ames which takes 5h 19m and costs $110 - $150.
It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Ankeny to Minnesota, including transfers.
Ankeny to Minnesota bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Ames station.
The best way to get from Ankeny to Minnesota is to fly which takes 3h 9m and costs $110 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus via Ames, which costs $110 - $150 and takes 5h 19m.
Ankeny to Minnesota bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at St. Paul station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ankeny to Minnesota is 235 miles. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Ankeny to Minnesota.
What companies run services between Ankeny, IA, USA and Minnesota, 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
- $70–480
Flights from Des Moines to Rochester via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–420
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Rochester via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–490
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Rochester via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–490
- 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 Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Greyhound
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