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

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There are 4 ways to get from Sarasota to Des Moines by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SRQ - DSM
    4h 25m
    $237–1,122

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station to University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Drbus bus
    2. Take the bus from University of South Florida to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    32h 29m
    $236–450

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stop to Tampabus bus
    2. Take the train from Tampa to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Des Moinesbus bus
    2d 5h
    $652–1,352

  4. Drive 1,386.6 mi

    1. Drive from Sarasota to Des Moinescar car 1,386.6 mi
    24h 2m
    $254–366

Sarasota to Des Moines by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration32h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$236Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,174.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 25m

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

Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Des Moines (DSM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fruitville Rd @ Fletcher Ave to Des Moines via Cattlemen Rd @ Fruitville Rd, Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station, University of South Florida, Atlanta Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 32h 29m.

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