What is the cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Key West?

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Key West is to drive which costs $300 - $450 and takes 30h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to Key West?

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Key West is to fly which takes 5h 51m and costs $250 - $1,200.

How far is it from Des Moines to Key West?

The distance between Des Moines and Key West is 1374 miles. The road distance is 1689.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Des Moines to Key West without a car is to bus and train and shuttle which takes 2 days 12h and costs $390 - $1,000.

How long does it take to get from Des Moines to Key West?

It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Des Moines to Key West, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Key West?

Key West is 1h ahead of Des Moines. It is currently 6:53 AM in Des Moines and 7:53 AM in Key West.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Key West?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Key West is 1689 miles. It takes approximately 30h 19m to drive from Des Moines to Key West.

Where can I stay near Key West?

There are 797+ hotels available in Key West.

Des Moines to Key West - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and shuttle

There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Key West by plane, bus, train, shuttle, 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
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1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Key West International Airport (EYW)plane DSM - EYW
5h 51m
$259–1,134
Bus, train, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Miami Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take a shuttle bus from Miami, FL - International Airport to Key West, FLshuttle
2d 12h
$393–982
Bus, train via Newark
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus
3. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Miami Amtrak Stationtrain
4. Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Big Pine Keybus
5. Take the bus from Big Pine Key - CVS / MM30 to N Roosevelt & 3rd Streetbus Lks
2d 15h
$362–1,118
Drive 1,679.3 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Key Westcar 1,679.3 mi
30h 19m
$307–443
Bus, train
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 Miami Amtrak Stationtrain
4. Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Big Pine Keybus
5. Take the bus from Big Pine Key - CVS / MM30 to N Roosevelt & 3rd Streetbus Lks
2d 19h
$302–1,037

Des Moines to Key West by bus, train, taxi, and foot

7Weekly Services

2d 15hAverage Duration

$362Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Des Moines to Key West.

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Distance: 1,366.2 mi
Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Key West, FL, USA?

American Airlines and Delta fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Key West International Airport (EYW) 4 times a day.

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