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

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane DSM - SRQ
    3h 21m
    $248–1,123

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Champaignbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to University of South Floridabus bus
    4. Take the bus from University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr to Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Stationbus bus
    34h 53m
    $330–494

  3. Bus, train, Amtrak Thruway

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Tampatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Tampa Union Station to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 4h
    $660–1,355

  4. Drive 1,372.7 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Sarasotacar car 1,372.7 mi
    24h 27m
    $251–362

  5. Bus, train, Amtrak Thruway via Galesburg

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus bus
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Lakeland to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 6h
    $687–1,438

Des Moines to Sarasota by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration34h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$330Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,175.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 21m

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

Allegiant Air, Delta, and three other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Fruitville Rd @ Gillespie Ave via Champaign, Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, Atlanta Bus Station, University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr, Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station, and Fruitville Rd @ N Cattlemen Rd in around 34h 53m.

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