What is the cheapest way to get from Iowa to Florida?

The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Florida is to drive which costs $210 - $310 and takes 22h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Iowa to Florida?

The fastest way to get from Iowa to Florida is to fly which takes 3h 34m and costs $220 - $850.

How far is it from Iowa to Florida?

The distance between Iowa and Florida is 1158 miles. The road distance is 1184.4 miles.

How do I travel from Iowa to Florida without a car?

The best way to get from Iowa to Florida without a car is to bus which takes 27h 15m and costs $190 - $470.

How long does it take to get from Iowa to Florida?

It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Iowa to Florida, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Iowa to Florida?

The best way to get from Iowa to Florida is to fly which takes 3h 34m and costs $220 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $470 and takes 27h 15m.

What is the time difference between Iowa and Florida?

Florida is 1h ahead of Iowa. It is currently 6:52 AM in Iowa and 7:52 AM in Florida.

Can I drive from Iowa to Florida?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Florida is 1184 miles. It takes approximately 22h 14m to drive from Iowa to Florida.

Where can I stay near Florida?

There are 352+ hotels available in Florida.

Iowa to Florida - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Iowa to Florida by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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 Des Moines to Orlando Sanford
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Orlando Sanford (SFB)plane DSM - SFB
3h 34m
$228–846
Fly Omaha to Orlando
cheapest
1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Orlando (MCO)plane OMA - MCO
7h 14m
$147–658
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Jacksonvillebus
27h 15m
$195–463
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jacksonvilletrain Floridian
44h 1m
$505–1,073
Drive 1,177.5 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Jacksonvillecar 1,177.5 mi
22h 14m
$215–311
Fly Des Moines to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE)plane DSM - PIE
5h 12m
$174–777
Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Orlando Sanford
1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Orlando Sanford (SFB)plane CID - SFB
6h 27m
Bus, train via Bloomington
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Bloomington-Normalbus
2. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jacksonvilletrain
46h 21m
$530–1,138

Des Moines (DSM) to Orlando Sanford (SFB) flights

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2h 48mAverage Duration

$153Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,151.3 mi
Duration: 3h 34m

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

Allegiant Air flies from Des Moines (DSM) to Orlando Sanford (SFB) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Des Moines to Newnan St + Ashley St via Des Moines, St Louis Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Jacksonville, and JRTC Bay J in around 27h 15m.

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