What is the cheapest way to get from Miami to Des Moines?

The cheapest way to get from Miami to Des Moines is to bus which costs $210 - $550 and takes 34h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Miami to Des Moines?

The fastest way to get from Miami to Des Moines is to fly which takes 4h 52m and costs $220 - $1,100.

Is there a direct bus between Miami and Des Moines?

No, there is no direct bus from Miami station to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Miami Airport Station and arriving at Des Moines via Atlanta Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station and Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 20m.

How far is it from Miami to Des Moines?

The distance between Miami and Des Moines is 1344 miles. The road distance is 1551.8 miles.

How do I travel from Miami to Des Moines without a car?

The best way to get from Miami to Des Moines without a car is to bus which takes 34h 20m and costs $210 - $550.

How long does it take to get from Miami to Des Moines?

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Miami to Des Moines, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Miami to Des Moines bus from?

Miami to Des Moines bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Miami Airport Station.

Bus or fly from Miami to Des Moines?

The best way to get from Miami to Des Moines is to fly which takes 4h 52m and costs $220 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $210 - $550 and takes 34h 20m.

Where does the Miami to Des Moines bus arrive?

Miami to Des Moines bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Miami and Des Moines?

Des Moines is 1h behind Miami. It is currently 10:42 AM in Miami and 9:42 AM in Des Moines.

Can I drive from Miami to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Miami to Des Moines is 1552 miles. It takes approximately 26h 30m to drive from Miami to Des Moines.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 521+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Miami to Des Moines - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Miami to Des Moines by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, 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 Miami International Airport
best
1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MIA - DSM
4h 52m
$227–1,021
Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Des Moines (DSM)plane FLL - DSM
5h 35m
$200–926
Bus
1. Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
34h 20m
$218–530
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Miami Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0155S
2d 8h
$650–1,381
Drive 1,542.8 mi
1. Drive from Miami to Des Moinescar 1,542.8 mi
26h 30m
$282–407
Train to Palm Beach International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Metrorail Transfer Station to West Palm Beach Stationtrain
2. Fly from Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) to Des Moines (DSM)plane PBI - DSM
8h 59m
$324–1,533

Miami to Des Moines by bus

7Weekly Buses

34h 20mAverage Duration

$218Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Miami to Des Moines.

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Distance: 1,335.9 mi
Duration: 4h 52m

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) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Miami Airport Station to Des Moines via Atlanta Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Kansas City in around 34h 20m.

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