There are 5 ways to get from Iowa to Punta Gorda by plane, bus (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 23m$195–880Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport
cheapest- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Punta Gorda Airport (PGD)plane CID - PGD
4h 37m$124–519Bus, Amtrak Thruway
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Champaignbus
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta - Civic Center MARTA Station to Gainesvillebus
- Take the bus from Gainesville - Commuter Lot Parking Garage @ Gale Lemerand to Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stop to Port Charlottebus
36h 23mBus, train, Amtrak Thruway
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicagobus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Tampatrain
- Take the bus from Tampa Union Station to Port Charlottebus
2d 5hDrive 1,413.9 mi
- Drive from Des Moines to Punta Gordacar 1,413.9 mi
24h 50m$258–373
Des Moines (DSM) to Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Punta Gorda is to fly which costs $120 - $550 and takes 4h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa to Punta Gorda is to fly which takes 3h 23m and costs $190 - $900.
The distance between Iowa and Punta Gorda is 1224 miles. The road distance is 1422.1 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa to Punta Gorda without a car is to bus and Amtrak Thruway which takes 36h 23m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Iowa to Punta Gorda, including transfers.
The best way to get from Iowa to Punta Gorda is to fly which takes 3h 23m and costs $190 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus and Amtrak Thruway, which costs and takes 36h 23m.
Punta Gorda is 1h ahead of Iowa. It is currently 1:47 AM in Iowa and 2:47 AM in Punta Gorda.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Punta Gorda is 1422 miles. It takes approximately 24h 50m to drive from Iowa to Punta Gorda.
There are 563+ hotels available 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) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Punta Gorda via Champaign, Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, Atlanta Bus Station, Garnett Station, Civic Center Station, Atlanta - Civic Center MARTA Station, Gainesville, Gainesville - Commuter Lot Parking Garage @ Gale Lemerand, Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station, Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stop, and Port Charlotte in around 36h 23m.
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Des Moines to Punta Gorda Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Punta Gorda Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $95–470
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Punta Gorda Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $95–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 40h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $240–650
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Des Moines to Champaign
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $65–95
- Flexible Fares
- $90–130
Bus from Des Moines to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–160
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $65–100
- Flexible Fares
- $90–140
- Saver Fare
- $55–110
- Flex Fare
- $75–160
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–190
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- redcoachusa.com
Bus from Atlanta - Civic Center MARTA Station to Gainesville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–95
- Website
- https://www.redcoachusa.com
- Web
- $30–95
Bus from Gainesville - Commuter Lot Parking Garage @ Gale Lemerand to Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–70
- Website
- https://www.redcoachusa.com
- Web
- $20–70
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stop to Port Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Tampa Union Station to Port Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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