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How to get fromMiami to West Des Moinesby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Miami to West Des Moines by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Miami International Airport

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    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MIA - DSM
    4h 50m
    $197–821

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Miami Airport Station 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
    34h 40m
    $280–529

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Miami Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Des Moinesbus bus Btw 1205 / ...
    2d 7h

  4. Drive 1,549.2 mi

    1. Drive from Miami to West Des Moinescar car 1,549.2 mi
    26h 39m
    $283–409

  5. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane FLL - DSM
    5h 27m
    $210–876

  6. Train to President Donald J. Trump International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Metrorail Transfer Station to West Palm Beach Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from President Donald J. Trump International Airport (PBI) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane PBI - DSM
    9h 8m
    $244–983

Miami International Airport (MIA) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration5h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$181Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,335.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 50m

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

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Delta fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Des Moines (DSM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Miami Airport Station to West Des Moines via Atlanta Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Des Moines in around 34h 40m.

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