What is the cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Captiva Island?

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Captiva Island is to drive which costs $260 - $390 and takes 27h.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to Captiva Island?

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Captiva Island is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 15m and costs $300 - $1,100.

How far is it from Des Moines to Captiva Island?

The distance between Des Moines and Captiva Island is 1289 miles. The road distance is 1463.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Des Moines to Captiva Island without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 32h 53m and costs $360 - $650.

How long does it take to get from Des Moines to Captiva Island?

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Des Moines to Captiva Island, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Captiva Island?

Captiva Island is 1h ahead of Des Moines. It is currently 10:01 AM in Des Moines and 11:01 AM in Captiva Island.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Captiva Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Captiva Island is 1464 miles. It takes approximately 27h to drive from Des Moines to Captiva Island.

Where can I stay near Captiva Island?

There are 3961+ hotels available in Captiva Island.

Des Moines to Captiva Island - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, and bus

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

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Fly to Ft. Myers, taxi
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Ft. Myers (RSW)plane DSM - RSW
2. Take the taxi from Ft-Myers-Airport-RSW to Captiva Islandtaxi
4h 15m
$308–1,011
Fly to Punta Gorda Airport, drive
cheapest
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Punta Gorda Airport (PGD)plane DSM - PGD
2. Drive from Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) to Captiva Islandcar
4h 38m
$197–836
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 University of South Floridabus
4. Take the bus from Tampa USF to Fort Myersbus
5. Take the taxi from Fort Myers to Captiva Islandtaxi
32h 53m
$361–619
Bus, train, taxi
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicagobus
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Tampatrain
3. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Fort Myers Bus Stopbus
4. Take the taxi from Fort Myers Bus Stop to Captiva Islandtaxi
2d 4h
Drive 1,455.4 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Captiva Islandcar 1,455.4 mi
27h
$266–384

Des Moines (DSM) to Ft. Myers (RSW) flights

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5h 35mAverage Duration

$188Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Des Moines to Captiva Island.

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Distance: 1,281.8 mi
Duration: 4h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Des Moines to Captiva Island. However, you can take the taxi to Des-Moines-Airport-DSM airport, fly to Ft. Myers (RSW), then take the taxi to Captiva Island. Alternatively, you can take the bus to St Louis Bus Station, take the bus to Atlanta Bus Station, take the bus to University of South Florida, take the bus to Fort Myers, then take the taxi to Captiva Island.

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