There are 5 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 18m$185–780Bus, Amtrak Thruway
- Take the bus from Des Moines 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 Gainesvillebus
- Take the bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stop to Port Charlottebus
35h 18m$269–501Bus, 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$658–1,378Drive 1,402.7 mi
- Drive from Des Moines to Punta Gordacar 1,402.7 mi
25h 29m$256–370Bus 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 16m
Des Moines (DSM) to Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Punta Gorda is to drive which costs $250 - $370 and takes 25h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa to Punta Gorda is to fly which takes 3h 18m and costs $180 - $800.
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 St Louis Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Rosa Parks RTS Downtown Station, University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr and Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 18m.
The distance between Iowa and Punta Gorda is 1224 miles. The road distance is 1410.9 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa to Punta Gorda without a car is to bus and Amtrak Thruway which takes 35h 18m and costs $260 - $500.
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Iowa to Punta Gorda, including transfers.
Iowa to Punta Gorda bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Iowa to Punta Gorda is to fly which takes 3h 18m and costs $180 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus and Amtrak Thruway, which costs $260 - $500 and takes 35h 18m.
Iowa to Punta Gorda bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Punta Gorda is 1h ahead of Iowa. It is currently 7:27 PM in Iowa and 8:27 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) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Des Moines to Punta Gorda via Des Moines, St Louis Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Gainesville, Rosa Parks RTS Downtown Station, UF Health Archer Road, University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr, Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station, Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stop, and Port Charlotte in around 35h 18m.
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Des Moines to Punta Gorda Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Punta Gorda Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- When
- Friday, Saturday, and Monday
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 40h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–160
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–140
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- redcoachusa.com
Bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- https://www.redcoachusa.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stop to Port Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Tampa Union Station to Port Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-319-362-0375
- Website
- 380express.com
Bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.380express.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.380express.com/schedule/
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Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Punta Gorda is 1411 miles. It takes approximately 25h 29m to drive from Iowa to Punta Gorda.
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