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

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

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  1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane RDU - DSM
    6h 41m
    $192–942

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    31h 35m
    $200–394

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    32h 19m
    $380–792

  4. Drive 1,078.9 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Ankenycar car 1,078.9 mi
    18h 46m
    $197–285

  5. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane GSO - DSM
    8h 13m
    $274–1,181

  6. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane CLT - DSM
    8h 43m
    $257–1,105

  7. Bus to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane FAY - DSM
    8h 58m
    $206–929

  8. Train, bus via Galesburg

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus bus
    34h 11m
    $410–867

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar141Weekly Planes
Duration5h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$155Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 918.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 41m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Ankeny, IA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Des Moines (DSM) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Ankeny via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Des Moines in around 31h 35m.

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