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

The cheapest way to get from Lakeland to Des Moines is to drive which costs $240 - $350 and takes 23h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lakeland to Des Moines is to drive and fly which takes 4h 39m and costs $120 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Lakeland and Des Moines?

No, there is no direct bus from Lakeland to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Lakeland and arriving at Des Moines via Nebraska Ave @ Twiggs St, Tampa Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station and Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 57m.

How far is it from Lakeland to Des Moines?

The distance between Lakeland and Des Moines is 1212 miles. The road distance is 1337.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lakeland to Des Moines without a car is to Amtrak Thruway and bus which takes 34h 57m and costs $240 - $400.

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

It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Lakeland to Des Moines, including transfers.

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

Lakeland to Des Moines bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lakeland station.

Where does the Lakeland to Des Moines bus arrive?

Lakeland to Des Moines bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tampa Union Station.

What is the time difference between Lakeland and Des Moines?

Des Moines is 1h behind Lakeland. It is currently 10:41 PM in Lakeland and 9:41 PM in Des Moines.

Can I drive from Lakeland to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Lakeland to Des Moines is 1337 miles. It takes approximately 23h 14m to drive from Lakeland to Des Moines.

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

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Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 256+ hotels available in Des Moines.

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

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

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Drive to Orlando Sanford, fly
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1. Drive from Lakeland to Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFBcar
2. Fly from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to Des Moines (DSM)plane SFB - DSM
4h 39m
$127–523
Amtrak Thruway, bus
1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Des Moinesbus
34h 57m
$247–395
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
47h 59m
$536–1,314
Drive 1,329.3 mi
1. Drive from Lakeland to Des Moinescar 1,329.3 mi
23h 14m
$243–351
Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly
1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus
2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane TPA - DSM
8h 14m
$127–511
Amtrak Thruway to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stopbus
2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Des Moines (DSM)plane SRQ - DSM
8h 9m
$194–860
Train to Orlando, fly
1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MCO - DSM
8h 20m
$129–519
Amtrak Thruway to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Lakeland to St. Petersburgbus
2. Fly from Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) to Des Moines (DSM)plane PIE - DSM
6h 33m
$131–525

Lakeland to Des Moines by bus

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34h 57mAverage Duration

$247Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,204.7 mi
Duration: 4h 39m

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

You can take a bus from Lakeland to Des Moines via Tampa Union Station, Nebraska Ave @ Twiggs St, Tampa Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and Indianapolis Union Station in around 34h 57m.

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