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

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There are 6 ways to get from Iowa to Tampa by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Des Moines to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE)plane plane DSM - PIE
    5h 25m
    $194–877

  2. Bus to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Tampa

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Davenport to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane MDW - TPA
    10h 26m
    $135–601

  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 Orlando Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    33h 50m
    $182–354

  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 Tampatrain train Floridian
    2d 1h
    $239–515

  5. Drive 1,334.8 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Tampacar car 1,334.8 mi
    23h 8m
    $244–352

  6. Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE)plane plane CID - PIE
    8h 18m

Des Moines (DSM) to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration2h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$172Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Tampa, FL, USA?

Allegiant Air flies from Des Moines (DSM) to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Des Moines to Tampa Bus Station via Des Moines, Chicago Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and Orlando Bus Station in around 33h 50m.

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