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How to get fromCincinnati to Ankenyby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Cincinnati to Ankeny by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Covington to Des Moines

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    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane CVG - DSM
    6h 56m
    $242–1,392
  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2514
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123 / ...
    13h 46m
    $101–192
  3. Drive 575.1 mi

    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Ankenycar car 575.1 mi
    9h 48m
    $105–152
  4. Drive to Blue Grass Airport, fly to Des Moines

    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Lexington-Airport-LEXcar car
    2. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane LEX - DSM
    6h 46m
    $186–963
  5. Fly Covington to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane CVG - FOD
    2. Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Ankenycar car
    9h 39m
    $116–624
  6. Bus to Dayton, fly to Des Moines

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane DAY - DSM
    10h 9m
    $279–1,440

Covington (CVG) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar122Weekly Planes
Duration5h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$202Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

United Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Covington (CVG) to Des Moines (DSM) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cincinnati to Ankeny via Chicago Bus Station and Des Moines in around 13h 46m.

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