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 41m.

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 57m and costs $190 - $850.

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 Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Des Moines via Amtrak Station, Jacksonville, Atlanta Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 19m.

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 which takes 33h 19m and costs $240 - $480.

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

It takes approximately 5h 57m 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 Amtrak, depart from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop station.

Where does the Ocala to Des Moines bus arrive?

Ocala to Des Moines bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Jacksonville station.

What is the time difference between Ocala and Des Moines?

Des Moines is 1h behind Ocala. It is currently 4:10 AM in Ocala and 3:10 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 41m to drive from Ocala to Des Moines.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 263+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Ocala to Des Moines - 6 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Ocala to Des Moines by taxi, plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, car, or shuttle

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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 57m
$326–947
Drive to Orlando Sanford, fly
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1. Drive from Ocala to Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFBcar
2. Fly from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to Des Moines (DSM)plane SFB - DSM
4h 57m
$191–841
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop to Jacksonvillebus
2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
33h 19m
$248–475
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
$587–1,252
Drive 1,245.1 mi
1. Drive from Ocala to Des Moinescar 1,245.1 mi
21h 41m
$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
8h 11m
$237–841

Ocala to Des Moines by bus

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33h 19mAverage Duration

$248Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,084.6 mi
Duration: 5h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop to Des Moines via Jacksonville, Amtrak Station, JRTC Bay H, Jacksonville, Atlanta Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 33h 19m.

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