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

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

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  1. Fly to Miami International Airport

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane plane DSM - MIA
    3h 52m
    $168–721

  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 Miami Airport Stationbus bus
    36h 35m
    $235–463

  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 Miami Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    2d 6h
    $597–1,389

  4. Drive  1,529 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Miamicar car 1,529 mi
    26h 55m
    $279–404

  5. Fly to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane plane DSM - FLL
    4h 42m
    $171–727

Des Moines to Miami by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration36h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$235Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,336.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 52m

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

American Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Miami International Airport (MIA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Miami Airport Station via Indianapolis Union Station and Atlanta Bus Station in around 36h 35m.

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