There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Siesta Key by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane DSM - SRQ
3h 58m$121–517Bus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus
36h 41m$270–420Bus, train, drive
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus
- Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Tampatrain
- Drive from Tampa to Siesta Keycar
2d 3h$1,082–1,811Drive 1,378.7 mi
- Drive from Des Moines to Siesta Keycar 1,378.7 mi
24h 38m$252–364Bus, train
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Winter Park Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus
2d 4h$1,004–1,649
Des Moines to Siesta Key by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Siesta Key is to fly which costs $120 - $550 and takes 3h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Siesta Key is to fly which takes 3h 58m and costs $120 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Siesta Key. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Ocean Blvd @ Avenida Madera via Indianapolis Union Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Tampa Bus Station and Cattlemen Transit Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 41m.
The distance between Des Moines and Siesta Key is 1190 miles. The road distance is 1386.7 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Siesta Key without a car is to bus which takes 36h 41m and costs $270 - $420.
It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Des Moines to Siesta Key, including transfers.
Des Moines to Siesta Key bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Siesta Key is to fly which takes 3h 58m and costs $120 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $270 - $420 and takes 36h 41m.
Des Moines to Siesta Key bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Siesta Key is 1h ahead of Des Moines. It is currently 4:54 AM in Des Moines and 5:54 AM in Siesta Key.
What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Siesta Key, FL, USA?
Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines, and Delta fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Ocean Blvd @ Avenida Madera via Indianapolis Union Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Tampa Bus Station, Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, and Cattlemen Transit Station in around 36h 41m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Des Moines to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Des Moines to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $100–490
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Des Moines to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–490
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 40h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $950–1,600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Winter Park Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $900–1,500
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Galesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Siesta Key is 1387 miles. It takes approximately 24h 38m to drive from Des Moines to Siesta Key.
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