There are 6 ways to get from Iowa to Punta Gorda by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), 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 from Des Moines
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Punta Gorda Airport (PGD)plane DSM - PGD
3h 16m$165–730Drive, bus to Peoria International Airport, fly
cheapest- Drive from Davenport to Galesburg Amtrak Stationcar
- Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus
- Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Punta Gorda Airport (PGD)plane PIA - PGD
6h 36m$127–515Bus, Amtrak Thruway
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Tampa Union Station to Port Charlottebus
34h 54m$291–494Bus, train, Amtrak Thruway
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Tampatrain
- Take the bus from Tampa Union Station to Port Charlottebus
2d 5h$658–1,373Drive 1,414.2 mi
- Drive from Des Moines to Punta Gordacar 1,414.2 mi
25h 11m$259–373Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Punta Gorda Airport (PGD)plane CID - PGD
6h 14m
Des Moines (DSM) to Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Punta Gorda is to drive and bus and fly which costs $120 - $550 and takes 6h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa to Punta Gorda is to fly which takes 3h 16m and costs $160 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa to Punta Gorda. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Port Charlotte via Kansas City Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Marion Transit Center and Tampa Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 54m.
The distance between Iowa and Punta Gorda is 1224 miles. The road distance is 1422.4 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa to Punta Gorda without a car is to bus and Amtrak Thruway which takes 34h 54m and costs $290 - $500.
It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Iowa to Punta Gorda, including transfers.
Iowa to Punta Gorda bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Iowa to Punta Gorda is to fly which takes 3h 16m and costs $160 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus and Amtrak Thruway, which costs $290 - $500 and takes 34h 54m.
Iowa to Punta Gorda bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.
Punta Gorda is 1h ahead of Iowa. It is currently 8:59 PM in Iowa and 9:59 PM in Punta Gorda.
What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Punta Gorda, FL, USA?
Allegiant Air flies from Des Moines (DSM) to Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Punta Gorda via Kansas City, Kansas City Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Tampa Bus Station, Marion Transit Center, Nebraska Av @ Twiggs St, Tampa Union Station, and Port Charlotte in around 34h 54m.
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Des Moines to Punta Gorda Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Peoria International Airport to Punta Gorda Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- When
- Saturday, Friday, and Monday
- Estimated price
- $95–470
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Punta Gorda Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- When
- Friday and Monday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 40h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,200
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $50–75
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $85–150
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Tampa Union Station to Port Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Tampa Union Station to Port Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Peoria Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–22
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-319-362-0375
- Website
- 380 Express Corridor Rides
Bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- 380 Express Corridor Rides
- Schedules at
- 380 Express Schedule
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Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Punta Gorda is 1422 miles. It takes approximately 25h 11m to drive from Iowa to Punta Gorda.
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