There are 9 ways to get from Fort Lauderdale to Iowa by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car
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Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Des Moines
best- Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Des Moines (DSM)plane FLL - DSM
5h 1m$219–974Train to Miami International Airport, fly to Quad City International Airport
cheapest- Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Station to Miami Airport Stationtrain
- Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane MIA - MLI
8h 50m$106–498Bus
- Take the bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
34h 15m$261–534Train, bus
- Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
2d 5h$600–1,314Drive 1,517.8 mi
- Drive from Fort Lauderdale to Des Moinescar 1,517.8 mi
26h 8m$277–401Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport
- Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane FLL - CID
4h 59m$152–603Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Omaha
- Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Omaha (OMA)plane FLL - OMA
5h 34m$177–783Train to Miami International Airport, fly to Omaha
- Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Station to Miami Airport Stationtrain
- Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Omaha (OMA)plane MIA - OMA
5h 56m$829–986Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Quad City International Airport
- Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane FLL - MLI
7h 53m$114–555
Fort Lauderdale to Iowa by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fort Lauderdale to Iowa is to train and fly which costs $100 - $500 and takes 8h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Fort Lauderdale to Iowa is to fly which takes 4h 59m and costs $150 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Fort Lauderdale to Iowa. However, there are services departing from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride and arriving at Des Moines via Atlanta Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station and Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 15m.
The distance between Fort Lauderdale and Iowa is 1336 miles. The road distance is 1526.6 miles.
The best way to get from Fort Lauderdale to Iowa without a car is to bus which takes 34h 15m and costs $260 - $550.
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Fort Lauderdale to Iowa, including transfers.
Fort Lauderdale to Iowa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride station.
The best way to get from Fort Lauderdale to Iowa is to fly which takes 5h 1m and costs $210 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $260 - $550 and takes 34h 15m.
Fort Lauderdale to Iowa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Iowa is 1h behind Fort Lauderdale. It is currently 8:09 AM in Fort Lauderdale and 7:09 AM in Iowa.
What companies run services between Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA and Iowa, 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, St Louis Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and Kansas City in around 34h 15m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Des Moines via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Des Moines via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Omaha via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Miami International Airport to Omaha via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Quad City International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Miami International Airport to Quad City International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $500–1,200
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–160
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–140
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Fort Lauderdale to Iowa is 1527 miles. It takes approximately 26h 8m to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Iowa.
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