What is the cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Cocoa Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Cocoa Beach is to drive which costs $240 - $360 and takes 24h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to Cocoa Beach?

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Cocoa Beach is to fly and drive which takes 4h 25m and costs $170 - $800.

How far is it from Des Moines to Cocoa Beach?

The distance between Des Moines and Cocoa Beach is 1216 miles. The road distance is 1360.4 miles.

How do I travel from Des Moines to Cocoa Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Cocoa Beach without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 31h 38m and costs $310 - $650.

How long does it take to get from Des Moines to Cocoa Beach?

It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Des Moines to Cocoa Beach, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Cocoa Beach?

Cocoa Beach is 1h ahead of Des Moines. It is currently 8:33 PM in Des Moines and 9:33 PM in Cocoa Beach.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Cocoa Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Cocoa Beach is 1360 miles. It takes approximately 24h 23m to drive from Des Moines to Cocoa Beach.

Where can I stay near Cocoa Beach?

There are 493+ hotels available in Cocoa Beach.

Des Moines to Cocoa Beach - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and taxi

There are 8 ways to get from Des Moines to Cocoa Beach by plane, bus, taxi, train, 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 to Melbourne International Airport
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Melbourne International Airport (MLB)DSM - MLB
6h 21m
$228–836
Fly to Orlando Sanford, drive
cheapest
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Orlando Sanford (SFB)DSM - SFB
2. Drive from Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFB to Cocoa Beach
4h 25m
$179–788
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Atlanta - Civic Center MARTA Station to Orlando RedCoach Station
4. Take the taxi from Jeff Fuqua Blvd S And Quick Turnaround Rd to Cocoa Beach
31h 38m
$318–638
Bus, train, drive
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Winter Park Amtrak Station
3. Drive from Winter Park Amtrak Station to Cocoa Beach
46h 34m
$548–858
Drive 1,352.5 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Cocoa Beach1,352.5 mi
24h 23m
$247–357
Fly to Daytona Beach International Airport, drive
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB)DSM - DAB
2. Drive from Daytona-Beach-Airport-DAB to Cocoa Beach
6h 58m
$212–942
Bus, train, drive via Galesburg
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Burlington
2. Take the bus from Burlington to Galesburg
3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Winter Park Amtrak Station
5. Drive from Winter Park Amtrak Station to Cocoa Beach
2d 1h
$570–927
Bus, train, taxi
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Station
3. Take the bus from Pleasant St And Neptune Rd to Hartwell Ct And Laureate Blvd407
4. Take the taxi from Hartwell Ct And Laureate Blvd to Cocoa Beach
2d 2h
$528–976

Des Moines (DSM) to Melbourne International Airport (MLB) flights

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6h 13mAverage Duration

$161Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,209 mi
Duration: 6h 21m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Cocoa Beach, FL, USA?

American Airlines and Delta fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Melbourne International Airport (MLB) 4 times a day.

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