What is the cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Florida?

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Florida is to drive which costs $210 - $310 and takes 22h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to Florida?

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Florida is to fly which takes 3h 31m and costs $220 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Des Moines and Florida?

No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Florida. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Newnan St + Ashley St via St Louis Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station and JRTC Bay J. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 24m.

How far is it from Des Moines to Florida?

The distance between Des Moines and Florida is 946 miles. The road distance is 1184.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Des Moines to Florida without a car is to bus which takes 27h 24m and costs $190 - $450.

How long does it take to get from Des Moines to Florida?

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Des Moines to Florida, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Des Moines to Florida bus from?

Des Moines to Florida bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.

Bus or fly from Des Moines to Florida?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Florida is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs $260 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $450 and takes 27h 24m.

Where does the Des Moines to Florida bus arrive?

Des Moines to Florida bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Florida?

Florida is 1h ahead of Des Moines. It is currently 9:38 AM in Des Moines and 10:38 AM in Florida.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Florida?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Florida is 1184 miles. It takes approximately 22h 14m to drive from Des Moines to Florida.

Where can I stay near Florida?

There are 444+ hotels available in Florida.

Des Moines to Florida - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and taxi

There are 10 ways to get from Des Moines to Florida by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or taxi

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 Tallahassee
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Tallahassee (TLH)plane DSM - TLH
4h 31m
$260–1,248
Fly to Miami International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane DSM - MIA
4h 5m
$161–724
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Jacksonvillebus
27h 24m
$190–445
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jacksonvilletrain Floridian
43h 56m
$496–1,109
Drive 1,177.5 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Jacksonvillecar 1,177.5 mi
22h 14m
$215–311
Fly to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane DSM - FLL
4h 7m
$170–774
Fly to Orlando Sanford
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Orlando Sanford (SFB)plane DSM - SFB
3h 31m
$228–846
Fly to Punta Gorda Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Punta Gorda Airport (PGD)plane DSM - PGD
2. Take the taxi from Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) to Cape Coraltaxi
3h 49m
$258–881
Fly to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE)plane DSM - PIE
5h 12m
$174–777
Bus, train via Bloomington
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Bloomington-Normalbus
2. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jacksonvilletrain
46h 15m
$524–1,175

Des Moines to Florida by bus

7Weekly Buses

27h 24mAverage Duration

$190Cheapest Price

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Distance: 940.5 mi
Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Florida, USA?

Delta and American Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Tallahassee (TLH) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Newnan St + Ashley St via St Louis Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Jacksonville, and JRTC Bay J in around 27h 24m.

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