What is the cheapest way to get from Lansing to Ankeny?

The cheapest way to get from Lansing to Ankeny is to drive which costs $95 - $140 and takes 8h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lansing to Ankeny?

The fastest way to get from Lansing to Ankeny is to fly which takes 4h 45m and costs $170 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between Lansing and Ankeny?

No, there is no direct bus from Lansing to Ankeny. However, there are services departing from CATA Intermodal Downtown and arriving at Des Moines via South Haven and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 7m.

How far is it from Lansing to Ankeny?

The distance between Lansing and Ankeny is 494 miles. The road distance is 534.6 miles.

How do I travel from Lansing to Ankeny without a car?

The best way to get from Lansing to Ankeny without a car is to train and bus which takes 13h 33m and costs $130 - $270.

How long does it take to get from Lansing to Ankeny?

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Lansing to Ankeny, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lansing to Ankeny bus from?

Lansing to Ankeny bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from CATA Intermodal Downtown station.

Bus or fly from Lansing to Ankeny?

The best way to get from Lansing to Ankeny is to fly which takes 4h 45m and costs $170 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus via South Haven, which costs $110 - $200 and takes 14h 7m.

Where does the Lansing to Ankeny bus arrive?

Lansing to Ankeny bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at South Haven Potatoes Plus station.

What is the time difference between Lansing and Ankeny?

Ankeny is 1h behind Lansing. It is currently 4:17 AM in Lansing and 3:17 AM in Ankeny.

Can I drive from Lansing to Ankeny?

Yes, the driving distance between Lansing to Ankeny is 535 miles. It takes approximately 8h 53m to drive from Lansing to Ankeny.

How do I get a bus ticket from Lansing to Ankeny?

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Where can I stay near Ankeny?

There are 253+ hotels available in Ankeny.

Lansing to Ankeny - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Lansing to Ankeny by plane, train, bus, car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or bus (Amtrak)

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Fly from Capital Region International Airport
best
1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Des Moines (DSM)plane LAN - DSM
4h 45m
$179–912
Drive 531.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lansing to Ankenycar 531.5 mi
8h 53m
$97–141
Train, bus
1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
13h 33m
$137–266
Train, bus via Galesburg
1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus
14h 44m
$167–346
Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Lansing to Flintbus
2. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Des Moines (DSM)plane FNT - DSM
7h 15m
Bus via South Haven
1. Take the bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to South Haven Potatoes Plusbus
2. Take the bus from South Haven to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
14h 7m
$110–199
Bus
1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Chicago to Des Moinesbus Btw 1205 / ...
14h 16m

Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

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5h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 491.1 mi
Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between Lansing, MI, USA and Ankeny, IA, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Des Moines (DSM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Ankeny via South Haven Potatoes Plus, South Haven, Chicago Bus Station, and Des Moines in around 14h 7m.

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