What is the cheapest way to get from Des Moines to St. Petersburg?

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to St. Petersburg is to fly which costs $120 - $500 and takes 4h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to St. Petersburg?

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to St. Petersburg is to fly which takes 4h 46m and costs $120 - $500.

How far is it from Des Moines to St. Petersburg?

The distance between Des Moines and St. Petersburg is 1211 miles. The road distance is 1353.6 miles.

How do I travel from Des Moines to St. Petersburg without a car?

The best way to get from Des Moines to St. Petersburg without a car is to bus which takes 35h 23m and costs $270 - $420.

How long does it take to get from Des Moines to St. Petersburg?

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Des Moines to St. Petersburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Des Moines to St. Petersburg bus from?

Des Moines to St. Petersburg bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.

Bus or fly from Des Moines to St. Petersburg?

The best way to get from Des Moines to St. Petersburg is to fly which takes 5h 38m and costs $120 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $270 - $420 and takes 35h 23m.

Where does the Des Moines to St. Petersburg bus arrive?

Des Moines to St. Petersburg bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and St. Petersburg?

St. Petersburg is 1h ahead of Des Moines. It is currently 7:03 PM in Des Moines and 8:03 PM in St. Petersburg.

Can I drive from Des Moines to St. Petersburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to St. Petersburg is 1354 miles. It takes approximately 23h 59m to drive from Des Moines to St. Petersburg.

How do I get a bus ticket from Des Moines to St. Petersburg?

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Where can I stay near St. Petersburg?

There are 2471+ hotels available in St. Petersburg.

Des Moines to St. Petersburg - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Des Moines and St. Petersburg?

No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to St. Petersburg station. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Grand Central Station - G via Indianapolis Union Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Marion Transit Parking Lot and Gateway Mall - Shelter - 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 23m.

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There are 7 ways to get from Des Moines to St. Petersburg by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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Fly to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane DSM - SRQ
5h 38m
$121–513
Fly to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE)plane DSM - PIE
4h 46m
$120–499
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus
35h 23m
$271–411
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus
2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Tampatrain
2d 2h
$1,138–1,876
Drive 1,345.8 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to St. Petersburgcar 1,345.8 mi
23h 59m
$238–344
Fly to Tampa
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Tampa (TPA)plane DSM - TPA
7h 37m
$135–579
Fly to Orlando Sanford, drive
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Orlando Sanford (SFB)plane DSM - SFB
2. Drive from Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFB to St. Petersburgcar
5h 22m
$136–528

Des Moines to St. Petersburg by bus

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35h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,204.4 mi
Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and St. Petersburg, FL, USA?

Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Grand Central Station - G via Indianapolis Union Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Tampa Bus Station, Marion Transit Parking Lot, and Gateway Mall - Shelter - 1 in around 35h 23m.

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