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How to get fromDes Moines to Fort Lauderdaleby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Fort Lauderdale by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane plane DSM - FLL
    4h 5m
    $200–874

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ridebus bus
    34h
    $244–470

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicagobus bus Btw 1202 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    2d 5h

  4. Drive 1,504.4 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Fort Lauderdalecar car 1,504.4 mi
    26h 34m
    $275–397

  5. Fly to Miami International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane plane DSM - MIA
    2. Take the train from Miami Airport Station to Fort Lauderdale Stationtrain train
    5h 5m
    $202–827

Des Moines to Fort Lauderdale by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration34hAverage Duration
Ticket$244Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,329 mi
  • Duration: 4h 5m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA?

Allegiant Air, Delta, and three other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride via St Louis Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station in around 34h.

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