There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Miami by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, 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 Miami International Airport
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane DSM - MIA
3h 48m$188–871Fly to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane DSM - FLL
4h 52m$151–677Bus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicagobus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Miami Airport Stationbus
36h 40m$208–543Bus, train
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicagobus Omaha
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Miami Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
2d 5h$268–793Drive 1,540.2 mi
- Drive from Des Moines to Miamicar 1,540.2 mi
26h 29m$282–406
Des Moines to Miami by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Miami is to bus which costs $200 - $550 and takes 36h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Miami is to fly which takes 3h 48m and costs $180 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Miami station. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Miami Airport Station via Chicago Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 40m.
The distance between Des Moines and Miami is 1344 miles. The road distance is 1549.2 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Miami without a car is to bus which takes 36h 40m and costs $200 - $550.
It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Des Moines to Miami, including transfers.
Des Moines to Miami bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Miami is to fly which takes 3h 48m and costs $180 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $550 and takes 36h 40m.
Des Moines to Miami bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Chicago station.
Miami is 1h ahead of Des Moines. It is currently 2:12 AM in Des Moines and 3:12 AM in Miami.
What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Miami, FL, USA?
American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Delta fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Miami International Airport (MIA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Miami Airport Station via Chicago Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station in around 36h 40m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Miami International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Des Moines to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Miami International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Des Moines to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Des Moines to Miami International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Des Moines to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Des Moines to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Miami Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $200–650
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Des Moines to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–143
- Schedules at
- burlingtontrailways.com
- Book at
- burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $65–100
- Flexible Fares
- $90–140
- Saver Fare
- $104
- Flex Fare
- $143
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–180
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–190
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Miami Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–210
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Miami is 1549 miles. It takes approximately 26h 29m to drive from Des Moines to Miami.
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