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How to get fromCincinnati to Amesby plane, shuttle, bus, taxi, car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Cincinnati to Ames by plane, shuttle, bus, taxi, car, or train

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  1. Fly Covington to Des Moines, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane CVG - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    6h 28m
    $172–742

  2. Drive  582.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Amescar car 582.8 mi
    10h 19m
    $107–154

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Greyhound Station Cincinnati to Indianapolis, INbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Des Moines to Amestaxi taxi
    15h 42m
    $149–285

  4. Fly Covington to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane CVG - FOD
    2. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Amestaxi taxi
    7h 41m
    $232–732

  5. Bus to Dayton, fly to Des Moines, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane DAY - DSM
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    9h 1m
    $152–576

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St. Paul to Amesbus bus
    19h 50m
    $199–390

Cincinnati to Ames by bus, foot, and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration19h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$199Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 558.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 28m

What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and Ames, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Cincinnati to Ames. However, you can take the bus to CVG Airport Terminal, walk to Covington (CVG) airport, fly to Des Moines (DSM), walk to Des Moines International Airport, IA, then take the shuttle to Ames, IA - Iowa State University. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Greyhound Station Cincinnati, take the bus to Indianapolis, IN, take the bus to Des Moines, then take the taxi to Ames.

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