What is the cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Cape Canaveral?

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Cape Canaveral is to drive which costs $240 - $360 and takes 24h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to Cape Canaveral?

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Cape Canaveral is to fly and drive which takes 4h 13m and costs $170 - $800.

How far is it from Des Moines to Cape Canaveral?

The distance between Des Moines and Cape Canaveral is 1194 miles. The road distance is 1345.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Des Moines to Cape Canaveral without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 32h 26m and costs $320 - $600.

How long does it take to get from Des Moines to Cape Canaveral?

It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Des Moines to Cape Canaveral, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Cape Canaveral?

Cape Canaveral is 1h ahead of Des Moines. It is currently 8:31 AM in Des Moines and 9:31 AM in Cape Canaveral.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Cape Canaveral?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Cape Canaveral is 1345 miles. It takes approximately 24h 54m to drive from Des Moines to Cape Canaveral.

Where can I stay near Cape Canaveral?

There are 519+ hotels available in Cape Canaveral.

Des Moines to Cape Canaveral - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Cape Canaveral by plane, car, bus, taxi, or train

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Fly to Daytona Beach International Airport, drive
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB)plane DSM - DAB
2. Drive from Daytona-Beach-Airport-DAB to Cape Canaveralcar
6h 32m
$241–1,041
Fly to Orlando Sanford, drive
cheapest
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Orlando Sanford (SFB)plane DSM - SFB
2. Drive from Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFB to Cape Canaveralcar
4h 13m
$178–787
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus
4. Take the taxi from Ucf Superstop to Cape Canaveraltaxi
32h 26m
$329–560
Bus, train, taxi
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Winter Park Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the taxi from Ucf Superstop to Cape Canaveraltaxi
2d
$672–1,446
Drive 1,337.4 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Cape Canaveralcar 1,337.4 mi
24h 54m
$245–353

Des Moines (DSM) to Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB) flights

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6h 7mAverage Duration

$215Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,187.5 mi
Duration: 6h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Des Moines to Cape Canaveral. However, you can take the taxi to Des-Moines-Airport-DSM airport, fly to Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB), then drive to Cape Canaveral. Alternatively, you can take the bus to St Louis Bus Station, take the bus to Atlanta Bus Station, take the bus to Orlando Bus Station, walk to John Young Pkwy & Amelia St, take the line 25 bus to N Garland Ave & W Amelia St, take the line 104 bus to Ucf Superstop, then take the taxi to Cape Canaveral.

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