What is the cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Tampa?

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Tampa is to bus which costs $220 - $430 and takes 29h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to Tampa?

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Tampa is to fly and drive which takes 5h 1m and costs $190 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Des Moines and Tampa?

No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Tampa station. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Tampa Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 15m.

How far is it from Des Moines to Tampa?

The distance between Des Moines and Tampa is 1148 miles. The road distance is 1331.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Des Moines to Tampa without a car is to bus which takes 29h 15m and costs $220 - $430.

How long does it take to get from Des Moines to Tampa?

It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Des Moines to Tampa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Des Moines to Tampa bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Des Moines to Tampa?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Tampa is to fly which takes 6h 18m and costs $190 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $220 - $430 and takes 29h 15m.

Where does the Des Moines to Tampa bus arrive?

Des Moines to Tampa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Tampa?

Tampa is 1h ahead of Des Moines. It is currently 4:49 PM in Des Moines and 5:49 PM in Tampa.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Tampa?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Tampa is 1331 miles. It takes approximately 23h 36m to drive from Des Moines to Tampa.

How do I get a bus ticket from Des Moines to Tampa?

Book your Des Moines to Tampa bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Tampa?

There are 1252+ hotels available in Tampa.

Des Moines to Tampa - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

How to get fromDes Moines to Tampa

Travel from

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

There are 7 ways to get from Des Moines to Tampa 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 to Tampa
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Tampa (TPA)plane DSM - TPA
6h 18m
$190–823
Fly to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE)plane DSM - PIE
5h 25m
$184–777
Bus
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 Tampa Bus Stationbus
29h 15m
$223–427
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicagobus Btw 1202 / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Tampatrain Floridian
2d
$636–1,318
Drive 1,323.6 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Tampacar 1,323.6 mi
23h 36m
$242–349
Fly to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane DSM - SRQ
2. Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus
6h 20m
$258–1,140
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 Tampacar
5h 1m
$197–799

Des Moines to Tampa by bus

7Weekly Buses

29h 15mAverage Duration

$223Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Des Moines to Tampa.

Launch map view

Distance: 1,141.1 mi
Duration: 6h 18m

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

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Tampa (TPA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Tampa Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station in around 29h 15m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.