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How to get fromFlorida to Iowaby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Florida to Iowa by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Orlando to Omaha

    best
    1. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane MCO - OMA
    5h 4m
    $217–632

  2. Fly Orlando Sanford to The Eastern Iowa Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane SFB - CID
    3h 40m
    $196–593

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    29h 58m
    $222–418

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Jacksonville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    44h 20m
    $540–1,209

  5. Drive 1,191.5 mi

    1. Drive from Jacksonville to Des Moinescar car 1,191.5 mi
    21h 49m
    $218–315

  6. Fly Orlando Sanford to Des Moines

    1. Fly from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SFB - DSM
    3h 42m
    $248–894

Florida to Iowa by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration29h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$222Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,232.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Florida, USA and Iowa, USA?

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Orlando (MCO) to Omaha (OMA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newnan St + Ashley St to Des Moines via JRTC Bay J, Jacksonville, Atlanta Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and Kansas City in around 29h 58m.

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