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

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There are 9 ways to get from Miami to Iowa by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Miami International Airport to Des Moines

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    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MIA - DSM
    4h 55m
    $113–473

  2. Fly Miami International Airport to Quad City International Airport

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    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane MIA - MLI
    7h 48m
    $92–442

  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 Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    35h 25m
    $279–466

  4. 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
    $1,195–1,837

  5. Drive  1,542.8 mi

    1. Drive from Miami to Des Moinescar car 1,542.8 mi
    26h 30m
    $282–407

  6. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Des Moines

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

  7. Fly Miami International Airport to Omaha

    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane MIA - OMA
    5h 10m
    $155–630

  8. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane FLL - CID
    5h 34m
    $153–605

  9. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Omaha

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane FLL - OMA
    5h 44m
    $188–785

Miami to Iowa by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration35h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$279Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,335.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

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

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Delta fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Des Moines (DSM) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Miami Airport Station to Des Moines via Atlanta Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and Kansas City in around 35h 25m.

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