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

The cheapest way to get from Ames to Cincinnati is to drive which costs $95 - $140 and takes 10h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ames to Cincinnati is to shuttle and fly which takes 6h 14m and costs $180 - $850.

How far is it from Ames to Cincinnati?

The distance between Ames and Cincinnati is 562 miles. The road distance is 585.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ames to Cincinnati without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 15h 9m and costs $160 - $300.

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

It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Ames to Cincinnati, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Ames and Cincinnati?

Cincinnati is 1h ahead of Ames. It is currently 10:59 PM in Ames and 11:59 PM in Cincinnati.

Can I drive from Ames to Cincinnati?

Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Cincinnati is 585 miles. It takes approximately 10h 18m to drive from Ames to Cincinnati.

Where can I stay near Cincinnati?

There are 689+ hotels available in Cincinnati.

Ames to Cincinnati - 5 ways to travel via shuttle, plane, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Ames to Cincinnati by shuttle, plane, taxi, bus, or car

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Shuttle to Des Moines, fly
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle
2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Covington (CVG)plane DSM - CVG
6h 14m
$184–842
Drive 582.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ames to Cincinnaticar 582.1 mi
10h 18m
$97–139
Taxi, bus
1. Take the taxi from Ames to Des Moinestaxi
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Cincinnatibus
15h 9m
$169–298
Taxi to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from Ames to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)taxi
2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Covington (CVG)plane FOD - CVG
6h 46m
$257–823
Bus to Mason City, fly
1. Take the bus from Ames to Mason Citybus
2. Fly from Mason City (MCW) to Covington (CVG)plane MCW - CVG
7h 23m
$133–695

Des Moines (DSM) to Covington (CVG) flights

140Weekly Planes

4h 38mAverage Duration

$106Cheapest Price

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Distance: 558.6 mi
Duration: 6h 14m

What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Cincinnati, OH, USA?

There is no direct connection from Ames to Cincinnati. However, you can take the shuttle to Des Moines International Airport, IA, walk to Des Moines (DSM) airport, fly to Covington (CVG), walk to CVG Airport Terminal, then take the bus to 5th at Elm. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Des Moines, take the bus to Indianapolis Union Station, take the bus to Cincinnati, then take the bus to Cincinnati.

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