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

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There are 5 ways to get from Cincinnati to Ames by plane, shuttle, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, or bus

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  1. Fly to Des Moines, shuttle

    best
    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 23m
    $232–1,042

  2. Drive 582.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Amescar car 582.4 mi
    10h 20m
    $107–154

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus
    15h 4m

  4. Fly 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 44m
    $236–682

  5. Bus via Des Moines

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus
    17h 14m

Covington (CVG) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar134Weekly Planes
Duration4h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$151Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 558.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Cincinnati to Ames via Indianapolis, Indianapolis Union Station, and Des Moines in around 15h 4m.

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