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

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There are 8 ways to get from Iowa to Miami by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Des Moines to Miami International Airport

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane plane DSM - MIA
    3h 47m
    $188–871

  2. Fly Quad City International Airport to Miami International Airport

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    1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane plane MLI - MIA
    7h 42m
    $97–472

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus 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
    37h 40m
    $184–510

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Miami Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    2d 6h
    $219–710

  5. Drive 1,540.2 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Miamicar car 1,540.2 mi
    26h 29m
    $282–406

  6. Fly Des Moines to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane plane DSM - FLL
    4h 51m
    $151–677

  7. Fly Omaha to Miami International Airport

    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane plane OMA - MIA
    6h 30m
    $183–853

  8. Bus, train via Saint Paul

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Miami Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 12h
    $262–930

Des Moines (DSM) to Miami International Airport (MIA) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration5h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$176Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Miami, FL, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Delta fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Miami International Airport (MIA) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Des Moines to Miami Airport Station via Des Moines, Chicago Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 37h 40m.

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