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

The cheapest way to get from Florida to Des Moines is to fly which costs $110 - $480 and takes 6h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Florida to Des Moines is to fly which takes 3h 39m and costs $170 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Florida and Des Moines?

No, there is no direct bus from Florida to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Newnan St + Ashley St and arriving at Des Moines via Jacksonville, Atlanta Bus Station and Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 33m.

How far is it from Florida to Des Moines?

The distance between Florida and Des Moines is 946 miles. The road distance is 1198.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Florida to Des Moines without a car is to bus which takes 31h 33m and costs $230 - $400.

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

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Florida to Des Moines, including transfers.

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

Florida to Des Moines bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Jacksonville station.

Bus or fly from Florida to Des Moines?

The best way to get from Florida to Des Moines is to fly which takes 4h 57m and costs $120 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $230 - $400 and takes 31h 33m.

Where does the Florida to Des Moines bus arrive?

Florida to Des Moines bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Florida and Des Moines?

Des Moines is 1h behind Florida. It is currently 7:42 AM in Florida and 6:42 AM in Des Moines.

Can I drive from Florida to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Florida to Des Moines is 1198 miles. It takes approximately 21h 48m to drive from Florida to Des Moines.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 237+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Florida to Des Moines - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Florida to Des Moines by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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Fly from Tallahassee
best
1. Fly from Tallahassee (TLH) to Des Moines (DSM)plane TLH - DSM
4h 57m
$127–501
Fly from Jacksonville
cheapest
1. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Des Moines (DSM)plane JAX - DSM
6h 26m
$110–476
Bus
1. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Des Moinesbus
31h 33m
$237–393
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Jacksonville to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
44h 15m
$912–1,493
Drive 1,191.5 mi
1. Drive from Jacksonville to Des Moinescar 1,191.5 mi
21h 48m
$218–315
Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Des Moines (DSM)plane FLL - DSM
5h 2m
$140–626
Fly from Orlando Sanford
1. Fly from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to Des Moines (DSM)plane SFB - DSM
3h 39m
$174–576
Fly from Miami International Airport
1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MIA - DSM
5h 14m
$116–476

Florida to Des Moines by bus

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31h 33mAverage Duration

$237Cheapest Price

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Distance: 940.4 mi
Duration: 4h 57m

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

Delta and American Airlines fly from Tallahassee (TLH) to Des Moines (DSM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newnan St + Ashley St to Des Moines via JRTC Bay J, Jacksonville, Atlanta Bus Station, and Indianapolis Union Station in around 31h 33m.

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