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How to get fromCincinnati to Iowa State Universityby plane, shuttle, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cincinnati to Iowa State University by plane, shuttle, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly 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 31m
    $182–842

  2. Drive  584.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Iowa State Universitycar car 584.1 mi
    10h 21m
    $107–154

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Des Moines to Iowa State Universitytaxi taxi
    15h 44m
    $164–295

  4. Fly 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 27m
    $242–822

  5. Fly to Mason City, bus

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Mason City (MCW)plane plane CVG - MCW
    2. Take the bus from Mason City to Amesbus bus
    8h 29m
    $132–696

Covington (CVG) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar123Weekly Planes
Duration4h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$105Cheapest Price
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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?

There is no direct connection from Cincinnati to Iowa State University. 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, take the shuttle to Ames, IA - Iowa State University, then walk to Iowa State University. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Cincinnati, take the bus to Indianapolis, take the bus to Des Moines, then take the taxi to Iowa State University.

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