What is the cheapest way to get from St. Louis to Ankeny?

The cheapest way to get from St. Louis to Ankeny is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 6h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from St. Louis to Ankeny?

The fastest way to get from St. Louis to Ankeny is to fly which takes 3h 41m and costs $100 - $650.

How far is it from St. Louis to Ankeny?

The distance between St. Louis and Ankeny is 290 miles. The road distance is 341.3 miles.

How do I travel from St. Louis to Ankeny without a car?

The best way to get from St. Louis to Ankeny without a car is to bus which takes 8h 42m and costs $75 - $190.

How long does it take to get from St. Louis to Ankeny?

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from St. Louis to Ankeny, including transfers.

Bus or fly from St. Louis to Ankeny?

The best way to get from St. Louis to Ankeny is to fly which takes 3h 41m and costs $100 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $190 and takes 8h 42m.

Can I drive from St. Louis to Ankeny?

Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis to Ankeny is 341 miles. It takes approximately 6h 43m to drive from St. Louis to Ankeny.

Where can I stay near Ankeny?

There are 238+ hotels available in Ankeny.

St. Louis to Ankeny - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from St. Louis to Ankeny by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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

Fly
best
1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Des Moines (DSM)plane STL - DSM
3h 41m
$102–632
Drive 339.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from St. Louis to Ankenycar 339.3 mi
6h 43m
$62–90
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1200 / ...
2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus Jefferson 802 / ...
8h 42m
$78–187
Train, bus
1. Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain Missouri River Runner / ...
2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus Jefferson 802 / ...
10h 40m
$100–255

Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

12Weekly Planes

1h 10mAverage Duration

$64Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from St. Louis to Ankeny.

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Distance: 288.3 mi
Duration: 3h 41m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Ankeny, IA, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Des Moines (DSM) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Ankeny via Kansas City and Des Moines in around 8h 42m.

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