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How to get fromCincinnati to Iowa State Universityby plane, shuttle, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, taxi, bus, bus (Greyhound), or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Cincinnati to Iowa State University by plane, shuttle, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, taxi, bus, bus (Greyhound), or train

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  1. Fly Covington to Des Moines, shuttle

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    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 31m
    $212–942

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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 bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus
    16h 52m
    $103–247

  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
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus
    16h 22m
    $114–216

  4. Drive 583.6 mi

    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Iowa State Universitycar car 583.6 mi
    10h 21m
    $107–154

  5. 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 Iowa State Universitytaxi taxi
    7h 45m
    $226–642

  6. 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 26m
    $233–1,058

  7. 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
    6. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus
    20h 58m
    $184–376

Covington (CVG) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar132Weekly Planes
Duration4h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$138Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 558.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 31m

What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and Iowa State University, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Cincinnati to Iowa State University via Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, Indianapolis Union Station, Des Moines, and Ames in around 16h 22m.

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