What is the cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Port Canaveral?

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Port Canaveral is to drive which costs $240 - $360 and takes 24h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to Port Canaveral?

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Port Canaveral is to fly and drive which takes 4h 16m and costs $170 - $800.

How far is it from Des Moines to Port Canaveral?

The distance between Des Moines and Port Canaveral is 1196 miles. The road distance is 1346.3 miles.

How do I travel from Des Moines to Port Canaveral without a car?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Port Canaveral without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 32h 28m and costs $330 - $600.

How long does it take to get from Des Moines to Port Canaveral?

It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Des Moines to Port Canaveral, including transfers.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Port Canaveral?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Port Canaveral is 1346 miles. It takes approximately 24h 56m to drive from Des Moines to Port Canaveral.

Where can I stay near Port Canaveral?

There are 273+ hotels available in Port Canaveral.

Des Moines to Port Canaveral - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Des Moines to Port Canaveral by plane, car, bus, taxi, or train

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Fly to Daytona Beach International Airport, drive
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB)plane DSM - DAB
2. Drive from Daytona-Beach-Airport-DAB to Port Canaveralcar
6h 35m
$241–1,041
Fly to Orlando Sanford, drive
cheapest
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Orlando Sanford (SFB)plane DSM - SFB
2. Drive from Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFB to Port Canaveralcar
4h 16m
$178–787
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 Orlando Bus Stationbus
4. Take the taxi from Ucf Superstop to Port Canaveraltaxi
32h 28m
$335–571
Bus, train, taxi
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Winter Park Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the taxi from Ucf Superstop to Port Canaveraltaxi
2d
$723–1,448
Drive 1,338.4 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Port Canaveralcar 1,338.4 mi
24h 56m
$245–353
Fly to Melbourne International Airport
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Melbourne International Airport (MLB)plane DSM - MLB
10h 26m
$186–779

Des Moines (DSM) to Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB) flights

29Weekly Planes

6h 7mAverage Duration

$215Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,188.6 mi
Duration: 6h 35m

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

Delta and American Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Melbourne International Airport (MLB) 3 times a day.

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