There are 6 ways to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Ankeny by plane, bus, rideshare, car, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MSP - DSM
2h 12m$125–752Drive 230 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Ankenycar 230 mi
3h 46m$42–61Bus via Ames
- Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Amesbus Jefferson Lines 803
5h 12m$113–145Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Minneapolis-MSP to Ankeny230 mi
3h 46mBus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Amesbus Jefferson Lines 803
- Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
6h 55m$178–460Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0156
7h 9m$56–96
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Des Moines (DSM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Ankeny is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 3h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Ankeny is to fly which takes 2h 12m and costs $120 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Ankeny. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis-St. Paul and arriving at Ames via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
The distance between Minneapolis Airport (MSP) and Ankeny is 249 miles. The road distance is 231.4 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Ankeny without a car is to bus via Ames which takes 5h 12m and costs $110 - $150.
It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Ankeny, including transfers.
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Ankeny bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis-St. Paul station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Ankeny is to fly which takes 2h 12m and costs $120 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus via Ames, which costs $110 - $150 and takes 5h 12m.
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Ankeny bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Ames station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Ankeny is 231 miles. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Ankeny.
What companies run services between Minneapolis Airport (MSP), USA and Ankeny, IA, USA?
Delta flies from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Des Moines (DSM) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Ames once daily. Tickets cost $55–85 and the journey takes 4h 40m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Ames
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–85
Bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Ames
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–85
- Phone
- +1 320.253.2226
- Website
- Executive Express
Shuttle from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $80–190
- Website
- Executive Express
- Schedules at
- Executive Express Coverage Areas for Minnesota and Iowa
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Minneapolis-MSP to Ankeny
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- On demand
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