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How to get fromFort Lauderdale to Des Moinesby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport

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    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane FLL - DSM
    5h 7m
    $209–874

  2. Train to Miami International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Station to Miami Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MIA - DSM
    5h 43m
    $201–827

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    33h 20m
    $239–477

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Des Moinesbus bus Btw 1205 / ...
    2d 6h

  5. Drive 1,517.8 mi

    1. Drive from Fort Lauderdale to Des Moinescar car 1,517.8 mi
    26h 8m
    $277–401

Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration33h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$239Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,328.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 7m

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

Allegiant Air, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Des Moines (DSM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Des Moines via Atlanta Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 33h 20m.

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