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

The cheapest way to get from Ocala to Des Moines is to drive which costs $220 - $330 and takes 21h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ocala to Des Moines is to drive and fly which takes 4h 47m and costs $120 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Ocala and Des Moines?

No, there is no direct bus from Ocala to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Ocala Bus Stop and arriving at Des Moines via Atlanta Bus Station and Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 10m.

How far is it from Ocala to Des Moines?

The distance between Ocala and Des Moines is 1091 miles. The road distance is 1252.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ocala to Des Moines without a car is to bus and train via Atlanta which takes 30h 28m and costs $330 - $550.

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

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Ocala to Des Moines, including transfers.

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

Ocala to Des Moines bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Ocala Bus Stop station.

Where does the Ocala to Des Moines bus arrive?

Ocala to Des Moines bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Ocala and Des Moines?

Des Moines is 1h behind Ocala. It is currently 9:28 AM in Ocala and 8:28 AM in Des Moines.

Can I drive from Ocala to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Ocala to Des Moines is 1252 miles. It takes approximately 21h 40m to drive from Ocala to Des Moines.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 237+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Ocala to Des Moines - 7 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Ocala to Des Moines by taxi, plane, bus, train, car, shuttle, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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Taxi to Gainesville Regional Airport, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Ocala to Gainesville-Airport-GNVtaxi
2. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Des Moines (DSM)plane GNV - DSM
5h 32m
$257–659
Drive to Orlando Sanford, fly
cheapest
1. Drive from Ocala to Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFBcar
2. Fly from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to Des Moines (DSM)plane SFB - DSM
4h 47m
$127–523
Bus, train via Atlanta
1. Take the bus from Ocala Bus Stop to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain
4. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
30h 28m
$330–532
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop to Jacksonvillebus
2. Take the train from Jacksonville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
46h 31m
Drive 1,245.1 mi
1. Drive from Ocala to Des Moinescar 1,245.1 mi
21h 40m
$228–329
Shuttle to Orlando, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocala to Orlando Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MCO - DSM
7h 44m
$178–543
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ocala Bus Stop to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Des Moinesbus
31h 10m
$235–367

Ocala to Des Moines by bus, train, and foot

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30h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,084.6 mi
Duration: 5h 32m

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

You can take a bus from Ocala Bus Stop to Des Moines via Atlanta Bus Station and Indianapolis Union Station in around 31h 10m.

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