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 drive which takes 6h 43m and costs $60 - $90.

How far is it from St. Louis to Ankeny?

The distance between St. Louis and Ankeny is 453 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 8h 42m to get from St. Louis to Ankeny, including transfers.

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 - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from St. Louis to Ankeny by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or plane

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

Bus
best
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
Drive 339.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from St. Louis to Ankenycar 339.3 mi
6h 43m
$62–90
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
$99–255
Fly to Omaha, bus
1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Omaha (OMA)plane STL - OMA
2. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moinesbus
7h 46m
$236–1,372
Fly to Kansas City, bus
1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Kansas City (MCI)plane STL - MCI
2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
8h 40m
$300–666

Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Omaha (OMA) flights

14Weekly Planes

1h 20mAverage Duration

$192Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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

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Distance: 450.6 mi
Duration: 8h 42m

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

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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