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How to get fromSt. Louis to Ankenyby bus (Greyhound), car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from St. Louis to Ankeny by bus (Greyhound), car, or plane

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  1. Bus (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0153S
    8h 37m
    $84–143

  2. Drive 339.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from St. Louis to Ankenycar car 339.3 mi
    6h 43m
    $62–90

  3. Fly to Des Moines

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane STL - DSM
    5h 51m
    $172–942

  4. Fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane STL - FOD
    2. Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Ankenycar car
    7h 45m
    $102–496

Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar127Weekly Planes
Duration4h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$137Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 423.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 37m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Ankeny, IA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moines once daily. Tickets cost $65–120 and the journey takes 8h 25m. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Des Moines (DSM) hourly.

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