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How to get fromCincinnati to Ankenyby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, bus (Greyhound), or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Cincinnati to Ankeny by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, bus (Greyhound), or train

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  1. Fly Covington to Des Moines

    best
    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane CVG - DSM
    6h 13m
    $132–742

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Greyhound Station Cincinnati to Indianapolis, INbus bus Cincinnati / ...
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    15h 12m
    $102–223

  3. Bus via Dayton

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    14h 42m
    $112–181

  4. Drive  575.1 mi

    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Ankenycar car 575.1 mi
    9h 48m
    $105–152

  5. Drive to Blue Grass Airport, fly to Des Moines

    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Lexington-Airport-LEXcar car
    2. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane LEX - DSM
    6h 53m
    $121–603

  6. Fly Covington to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane CVG - FOD
    2. Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Ankenycar car
    8h 9m
    $106–574

  7. Bus to Dayton, fly to Des Moines

    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
    8h 46m
    $112–576

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus bus
    19h 23m
    $157–331

Covington (CVG) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar148Weekly Planes
Duration4h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 532.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 13m

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

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Covington (CVG) to Des Moines (DSM) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cincinnati to Ankeny via Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, Indianapolis Union Station, and Des Moines in around 14h 42m.

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