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How to get fromIowa to Tampaby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Iowa to Tampa by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Des Moines to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE)plane plane DSM - PIE
    5h 24m
    $174–777

  2. Line 60 bus to Quad City International Airport, fly to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport, line 300 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from District to SouthPark Mall Shelterbus bus
    2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE)plane plane MLI - PIE
    3. Take the bus from Psta 34Th St Complex - Shelter - D to Jackson St + Franklin St Nbus bus
    7h 15m
    $103–458

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    32h 20m
    $236–455

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Tampatrain train Floridian
    2d 1h
    $609–1,310

  5. Drive 1,323.6 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Tampacar car 1,323.6 mi
    23h 36m
    $242–349

  6. Bus to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Tampa

    1. Take the bus from Davenport to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane MDW - TPA
    10h 16m
    $155–662

Des Moines (DSM) to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration2h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$157Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,155.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Tampa, FL, USA?

Allegiant Air flies from Des Moines (DSM) to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Des Moines to Tampa Bus Station via Des Moines, St Louis Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and Orlando Bus Station in around 32h 20m.

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