What is the cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Cincinnati?

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Cincinnati is to bus via Dayton which costs $95 - $190 and takes 14h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to Cincinnati?

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Cincinnati is to fly which takes 4h 32m and costs $160 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Des Moines and Cincinnati?

No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Cincinnati. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Cincinnati via Indianapolis Union Station and Dayton Trotwood Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 30m.

How far is it from Des Moines to Cincinnati?

The distance between Des Moines and Cincinnati is 527 miles. The road distance is 575.8 miles.

How do I travel from Des Moines to Cincinnati without a car?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Cincinnati without a car is to bus via Dayton which takes 14h 30m and costs $95 - $190.

How long does it take to get from Des Moines to Cincinnati?

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Des Moines to Cincinnati, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Des Moines to Cincinnati bus from?

Des Moines to Cincinnati bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.

Bus or fly from Des Moines to Cincinnati?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Cincinnati is to fly which takes 4h 32m and costs $160 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus via Dayton, which costs $95 - $190 and takes 14h 30m.

Where does the Des Moines to Cincinnati bus arrive?

Des Moines to Cincinnati bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Cincinnati?

Cincinnati is 1h ahead of Des Moines. It is currently 1:20 AM in Des Moines and 2:20 AM in Cincinnati.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Cincinnati?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Cincinnati is 576 miles. It takes approximately 9h 44m to drive from Des Moines to Cincinnati.

How do I get a bus ticket from Des Moines to Cincinnati?

Book your Des Moines to Cincinnati bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Cincinnati?

There are 603+ hotels available in Cincinnati.

Des Moines to Cincinnati - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Des Moines to Cincinnati by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly to Covington
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Covington (CVG)plane DSM - CVG
4h 32m
$160–823
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0157S
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Greyhound Station Cincinnatibus Detroit / ...
14h 50m
$86–213
Bus via Dayton
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Cincinnatibus
14h 30m
$96–182
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus
2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain
4. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
5. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Cincinnatibus
19h 9m
$166–348
Drive 572.5 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Cincinnaticar 572.5 mi
9h 44m
$105–151
Fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane DSM - LEX
2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Cincinnaticar
5h 54m
$243–1,244

Des Moines to Cincinnati by bus

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Distance: 524.1 mi
Duration: 4h 32m

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Covington (CVG) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Cincinnati via Indianapolis Union Station and Dayton Trotwood Bus Station in around 14h 30m.

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