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How to get fromDes Moines to Miamiby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Miami by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Miami International Airport

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane plane DSM - MIA
    3h 48m
    $188–871

  2. Fly to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane plane DSM - FLL
    4h 52m
    $151–677

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Miami Airport Stationbus bus
    36h 40m
    $208–563

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicagobus bus Omaha
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Miami Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    2d 5h
    $288–793

  5. Drive 1,540.2 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Miamicar car 1,540.2 mi
    26h 15m
    $282–406

Des Moines to Miami by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration36h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$208Cheapest Price
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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.

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