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

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There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Miami Beach 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
    4h 32m
    $172–726

  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
    37h 12m
    $255–426

  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 8h
    $545–1,284

  4. Drive  1,532.3 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Miami Beachcar car 1,532.3 mi
    27h 1m
    $280–404

  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 39m
    $199–843

Des Moines to Miami Beach by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration37h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$255Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,347.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 32m

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

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Delta fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Miami International Airport (MIA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Collins Av & 18 St via Indianapolis Union Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and Miami Airport Station in around 37h 12m.

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