Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Des Moines

See all options
QR code to download the Rome2Rio app

Download the Rome2Rio travel app

Scan QR code with your phone to download the app

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

There are 5 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.

  1. Fly from Miami International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MIA - DSM
    5h
    $108–443

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    36h 45m
    $284–460

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Miami Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2d 6h
    $1,188–1,821

  4. Drive  1,542.8 mi

    1. Drive from Miami to Des Moinescar car 1,542.8 mi
    26h 30m
    $255–368

  5. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane FLL - DSM
    5h 22m
    $141–628

Miami to Des Moines by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration36h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$284Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Miami to Des Moines.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,335.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h

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 and Indianapolis Union Station in around 36h 45m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

Booking & Getting There