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

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

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  1. Fly to Jacksonville

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane DSM - JAX
    6h 50m
    $149–674

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Jacksonvillebus bus
    29h 40m
    $190–383

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jacksonvilletrain train Floridian
    43h 55m
    $458–1,042

  4. Drive  1,177.5 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Jacksonvillecar car 1,177.5 mi
    22h 13m
    $215–311

  5. Fly to Brunswick Golden Isles Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK)plane plane DSM - BQK
    2. Take the bus from Brunswick to Jacksonvillebus bus
    7h 16m
    $152–656

Des Moines to Jacksonville by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration29h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$190Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,037.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 50m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Jacksonville (JAX) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Jacksonville via Indianapolis Union Station and Atlanta Bus Station in around 29h 40m.

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