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

The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Cincinnati is to bus via Dayton which costs $100 - $200 and takes 14h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Iowa to Cincinnati is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs $160 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Iowa and Cincinnati?

No, there is no direct bus from Iowa to Cincinnati. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Cincinnati via Indianapolis Union Station and Dayton Trotwood Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 35m.

How far is it from Iowa to Cincinnati?

The distance between Iowa and Cincinnati is 527 miles. The road distance is 575.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Iowa to Cincinnati without a car is to bus via Dayton which takes 14h 35m and costs $100 - $200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Iowa to Cincinnati, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Iowa to Cincinnati bus from?

Iowa to Cincinnati bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.

Bus or fly from Iowa to Cincinnati?

The best way to get from Iowa to Cincinnati is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs $160 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus via Dayton, which costs $100 - $200 and takes 14h 35m.

Where does the Iowa to Cincinnati bus arrive?

Iowa to Cincinnati bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.

What is the time difference between Iowa and Cincinnati?

Cincinnati is 1h ahead of Iowa. It is currently 3:50 PM in Iowa and 4:50 PM in Cincinnati.

Can I drive from Iowa to Cincinnati?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Cincinnati is 576 miles. It takes approximately 9h 44m to drive from Iowa to Cincinnati.

Where can I stay near Cincinnati?

There are 646+ hotels available in Cincinnati.

Iowa to Cincinnati - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly from Des Moines
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Covington (CVG)plane DSM - CVG
4h 31m
$160–823
Fly from Quad City International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Covington (CVG)plane MLI - CVG
6h 49m
$84–484
Bus via Dayton
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Cincinnatibus
14h 35m
$103–194
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus
2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain
4. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
5. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Cincinnatibus
19h 14m
$173–354
Drive 572.5 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Cincinnaticar 572.5 mi
9h 44m
$105–151
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0157S
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Greyhound Station Cincinnatibus Detroit / ...
14h 55m
$93–230

Des Moines (DSM) to Covington (CVG) flights

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4h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 523.9 mi
Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Cincinnati, OH, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Covington (CVG) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Des Moines to Cincinnati via Des Moines, Indianapolis Union Station, and Dayton Trotwood Bus Station in around 14h 35m.

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