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

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane DSM - SRQ
    3h 17m
    $229–1,125

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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 Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus
    34h 59m
    $228–380

  3. Bus, train, Amtrak Thruway

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus 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
    $530–1,208

  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 5h
    $549–1,187

Des Moines to Sarasota by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration34h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$228Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,175.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 17m

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

Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Ringling Blvd @ East Ave via Indianapolis Union Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Tampa Bus Station, Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, and Cattlemen Transit Station in around 34h 59m.

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