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How to get fromCincinnati to Amesby plane, shuttle, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, taxi, bus, bus (Greyhound), or train

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

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  1. Fly Covington to Des Moines, shuttle

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    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane CVG - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    6h 13m
    $212–942

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Greyhound Station Cincinnati to Indianapolis, INbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus
    16h 45m
    $98–237

  3. Bus via Dayton

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus
    16h 15m
    $107–200

  4. Drive 582.6 mi

    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Amescar car 582.6 mi
    10h 19m
    $107–154

  5. Fly Covington to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane CVG - FOD
    2. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Amestaxi taxi
    7h 39m
    $226–652

  6. Bus to Dayton, fly to Des Moines, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane DAY - DSM
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    9h 11m
    $232–1,007

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus
    20h 51m
    $187–370

Covington (CVG) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

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Duration4h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$136Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 558.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 13m

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

You can take a bus from Cincinnati to Ames via Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, Indianapolis Union Station, and Des Moines in around 16h 15m.

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