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 - $320 and takes 21h 47m.

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 30m 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 Chicago Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station and JRTC Bay J. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 24m.

How far is it from Des Moines to Florida?

The distance between Des Moines and Florida is 946 miles. The road distance is 1195.6 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 31h 24m and costs $190 - $480.

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

It takes approximately 4h 20m 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 20m and costs $170 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $480 and takes 31h 24m.

Where does the Des Moines to Florida bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Florida?

Florida is 1h ahead of Des Moines. It is currently 9:59 AM in Des Moines and 10:59 AM in Florida.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Florida?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Florida is 1196 miles. It takes approximately 21h 47m to drive from Des Moines to Florida.

Where can I stay near Florida?

There are 522+ hotels available in Florida.

Des Moines to Florida - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and taxi

There are 9 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 20m
$170–748
Fly to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane DSM - FLL
4h 3m
$140–624
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Jacksonvillebus
31h 24m
$191–472
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0155S
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jacksonvilletrain Floridian
44h 49m
$471–1,012
Drive 1,188.7 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Jacksonvillecar 1,188.7 mi
21h 47m
$217–314
Fly to Miami International Airport
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane DSM - MIA
4h 5m
$171–774
Fly to Orlando Sanford
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Orlando Sanford (SFB)plane DSM - SFB
3h 30m
$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 51m
$268–931
Bus, train via Saint Paul
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus
2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jacksonvilletrain
2d 1h
$535–1,247

Des Moines to Florida by bus

7Weekly Buses

31h 24mAverage Duration

$191Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Des Moines to Florida.

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Distance: 940.5 mi
Duration: 4h 20m

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 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Newnan St + Ashley St via Chicago Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Jacksonville, and JRTC Bay J in around 31h 24m.

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