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How to get fromMiami to Des Moinesby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Miami to Des Moines by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Miami International Airport

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    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MIA - DSM
    5h 4m
    $197–871

  2. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane FLL - DSM
    5h 40m
    $160–726

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis to Burlingtonbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Burlington to Des Moinesbus bus
    34h 35m
    $222–547

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Miami Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Des Moinesbus bus Chicago
    2d 6h
    $228–815

  5. Drive 1,542.8 mi

    1. Drive from Miami to Des Moinescar car 1,542.8 mi
    26h 16m
    $282–407

Miami to Des Moines by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration34h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$222Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Miami, FL, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Des Moines (DSM) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Miami Airport Station to Des Moines via Atlanta Bus Station, St Louis, and Burlington in around 34h 35m.

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