What is the cheapest way to get from Ames to Cincinnati?

The cheapest way to get from Ames to Cincinnati is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 10h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ames to Cincinnati?

The fastest way to get from Ames to Cincinnati is to shuttle and fly which takes 6h 44m and costs $270 - $1,300.

Is there a direct bus between Ames and Cincinnati?

No, there is no direct bus from Ames to Cincinnati. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at Cincinnati via Des Moines and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 35m.

How far is it from Ames to Cincinnati?

The distance between Ames and Cincinnati is 634 miles. The road distance is 585.8 miles.

How do I travel from Ames to Cincinnati without a car?

The best way to get from Ames to Cincinnati without a car is to bus which takes 14h 34m and costs $100 - $300.

How long does it take to get from Ames to Cincinnati?

It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Ames to Cincinnati, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ames to Cincinnati bus from?

Ames to Cincinnati bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Ames station.

Where does the Ames to Cincinnati bus arrive?

Ames to Cincinnati bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Des Moines station.

What is the time difference between Ames and Cincinnati?

Cincinnati is 1h ahead of Ames. It is currently 2:54 AM in Ames and 3:54 AM in Cincinnati.

Can I drive from Ames to Cincinnati?

Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Cincinnati is 586 miles. It takes approximately 10h 12m to drive from Ames to Cincinnati.

Where can I stay near Cincinnati?

There are 736+ hotels available in Cincinnati.

Ames to Cincinnati - 7 ways to travel via taxi, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 7 ways to get from Ames to Cincinnati by taxi, plane, bus (Flixbus), car, shuttle, bus, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Taxi to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Ames to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)
2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Covington (CVG)FOD - CVG
7h 3m
$257–823
Bus via Chicago
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moines
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cincinnati
15h 35m
$98–231
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moines
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Station
3. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Cincinnati
14h 34m
$107–297
Drive 582.4 mi
1. Drive from Ames to Cincinnati582.4 mi
10h 12m
$107–154
Shuttle to Des Moines, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Covington (CVG)DSM - CVG
6h 44m
$274–1,292
Bus to Mason City, fly
1. Take the bus from Ames to Mason City
2. Fly from Mason City (MCW) to Covington (CVG)MCW - CVG
9h 19m
$120–709
Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Ames to MSP Airport
2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Covington (CVG)MSP - CVG
7h 34m
$162–945

Ames to Cincinnati by bus

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Distance: 630.3 mi
Duration: 7h 3m

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

You can take a bus from Ames to Cincinnati via Des Moines, Des Moines, Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station), and Indianapolis in around 14h 34m.

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There are 7 ways to get from Ames to Cincinnati by taxi, plane, bus (Flixbus), car, shuttle, bus, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

Taxi to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly

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Drive 582.4 mi

Shuttle to Des Moines, fly

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

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