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

The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Cincinnati is to bus which costs $85 - $170 and takes 13h 55m.

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 59m and costs $120 - $700.

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 which takes 13h 55m and costs $85 - $170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Iowa to Cincinnati, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Iowa to Cincinnati?

The best way to get from Iowa to Cincinnati is to fly which takes 5h 18m and costs $230 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $170 and takes 13h 55m.

What is the time difference between Iowa and Cincinnati?

Cincinnati is 1h ahead of Iowa. It is currently 2:38 PM in Iowa and 3:38 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 691+ hotels available in Cincinnati.

Iowa to Cincinnati - 7 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Iowa to Cincinnati by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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

Fly from Des Moines
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Covington (CVG)plane DSM - CVG
5h 18m
$230–1,323
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123 / ...
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cincinnatibus FlixBus 2514
13h 55m
$89–165
Drive 572.5 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Cincinnaticar 572.5 mi
9h 44m
$105–151
Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport
1. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Covington (CVG)plane ALO - CVG
4h 59m
$121–674
Fly from Quad City International Airport
1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Covington (CVG)plane MLI - CVG
6h 52m
$99–604
Fly from Omaha
1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Covington (CVG)plane OMA - CVG
7h 32m
$235–1,305
Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Covington (CVG)plane CID - CVG
8h 6m

Des Moines (DSM) to Covington (CVG) flights

82Weekly Planes

5h 8mAverage Duration

$209Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Iowa to Cincinnati.

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Distance: 523.9 mi
Duration: 5h 18m

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

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Covington (CVG) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Des Moines to Cincinnati via Des Moines and Chicago Bus Station in around 13h 55m.

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