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How to get fromDes Moines to Santa Rosa Beachby plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Des Moines to Santa Rosa Beach by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)plane plane DSM - ECP
    2. Take the taxi from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) to Santa Rosa Beachtaxi taxi
    5h 5m
    $228–751

  2. Fly to Pensacola International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Pensacola International Airport (PNS)plane plane DSM - PNS
    2. Drive from Pensacola-Airport-PNS to Santa Rosa Beachcar car
    6h 14m
    $120–499

  3. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Statrain train
    4. Take the bus from Gulfport to Crestviewbus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Crestview to Santa Rosa Beachtaxi taxi
    32h 14m
    $437–830

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Montgomery Intermodal Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center to Mobile Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Mobile to Crestviewbus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Crestview to Santa Rosa Beachtaxi taxi
    33h
    $341–581

  5. Drive  1,041.2 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Santa Rosa Beachcar car 1,041.2 mi
    19h 49m
    $190–275

  6. Fly to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)plane plane DSM - VPS
    2. Take the taxi from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Santa Rosa Beachtaxi taxi
    4h 49m
    $198–711

  7. Fly to Dothan Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Dothan Regional Airport (DHN)plane plane DSM - DHN
    2. Drive from Dothan Regional Airport (DHN) to Santa Rosa Beachcar car
    7h 33m
    $145–597

  8. Bus, taxi via Houston

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Texarkanabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Texarkana to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Crestviewbus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Crestview to Santa Rosa Beachtaxi taxi
    34h 44m
    $418–612

Des Moines (DSM) to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) flights

Calendar53Weekly Planes
Duration5h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$115Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 932.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Santa Rosa Beach, FL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Des Moines to Santa Rosa Beach. However, you can take the taxi to Des-Moines-Airport-DSM airport, fly to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP), then take the taxi to Santa Rosa Beach. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, walk to Champaign-Urbana, take the train to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal, take the train to Gulfport Amtrak Sta, walk to Gulfport, take the bus to Crestview, then take the taxi to Santa Rosa Beach.

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