What is the cheapest way to get from Ankeny to St. Louis?

The cheapest way to get from Ankeny to St. Louis is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 6h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ankeny to St. Louis?

The fastest way to get from Ankeny to St. Louis is to fly which takes 5h 38m and costs $240 - $1,400.

How far is it from Ankeny to St. Louis?

The distance between Ankeny and St. Louis is 455 miles. The road distance is 339.6 miles.

How do I travel from Ankeny to St. Louis without a car?

The best way to get from Ankeny to St. Louis without a car is to bus which takes 8h 42m and costs $75 - $190.

How long does it take to get from Ankeny to St. Louis?

It takes approximately 8h 42m to get from Ankeny to St. Louis, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Ankeny to St. Louis?

The best way to get from Ankeny to St. Louis is to bus which takes 8h 42m and costs $75 - $190. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $240 - $1,400 and takes 5h 38m.

Can I drive from Ankeny to St. Louis?

Yes, the driving distance between Ankeny to St. Louis is 340 miles. It takes approximately 6h 49m to drive from Ankeny to St. Louis.

Where can I stay near St. Louis?

There are 545+ hotels available in St. Louis.

Ankeny to St. Louis - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Ankeny to St. Louis by bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or plane

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus Jefferson 803 / ...
2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0136 / ...
8h 42m
$77–188
Drive 337.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ankeny to St. Louiscar 337.6 mi
6h 49m
$62–89
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus Jefferson 803 / ...
2. Take the train from Kansas City to St. Louistrain Missouri River Runner / ...
10h 57m
$97–263
Fly from Des Moines
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane DSM - STL
5h 38m
$245–1,392
Bus to Omaha, fly
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus
2. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane OMA - STL
6h 58m
$196–1,068

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

2Weekly Planes

3h 47mAverage Duration

$201Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ankeny to St. Louis.

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Distance: 451.9 mi
Duration: 8h 42m

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

You can take a vehicle from Ankeny to St Louis Bus Station via Des Moines and Kansas City Bus Station in around 8h 42m. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines flies from Des Moines (DSM) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) twice a week.

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