What is the cheapest way to get from St. Petersburg to Des Moines?

The cheapest way to get from St. Petersburg to Des Moines is to bus which costs $220 - $440 and takes 31h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from St. Petersburg to Des Moines?

The fastest way to get from St. Petersburg to Des Moines is to fly which takes 5h 29m and costs $190 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between St. Petersburg and Des Moines?

No, there is no direct bus from St. Petersburg to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drive and arriving at Des Moines via Tampa Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 58m.

How far is it from St. Petersburg to Des Moines?

The distance between St. Petersburg and Des Moines is 1211 miles. The road distance is 1367.8 miles.

How do I travel from St. Petersburg to Des Moines without a car?

The best way to get from St. Petersburg to Des Moines without a car is to bus which takes 31h 58m and costs $220 - $440.

How long does it take to get from St. Petersburg to Des Moines?

It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from St. Petersburg to Des Moines, including transfers.

Where do I catch the St. Petersburg to Des Moines bus from?

St. Petersburg to Des Moines bus services, operated by Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority, depart from 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drive station.

Bus or fly from St. Petersburg to Des Moines?

The best way to get from St. Petersburg to Des Moines is to bus which takes 31h 58m and costs $220 - $440. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $190 - $850 and takes 5h 29m.

Where does the St. Petersburg to Des Moines bus arrive?

St. Petersburg to Des Moines bus services, operated by Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority, arrive at Marion Transit Parking Lot station.

What is the time difference between St. Petersburg and Des Moines?

Des Moines is 1h behind St. Petersburg. It is currently 7:59 PM in St. Petersburg and 6:59 PM in Des Moines.

Can I drive from St. Petersburg to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between St. Petersburg to Des Moines is 1368 miles. It takes approximately 23h 35m to drive from St. Petersburg to Des Moines.

How do I get a bus ticket from St. Petersburg to Des Moines?

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Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 252+ hotels available in Des Moines.

St. Petersburg to Des Moines - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

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

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Bus to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Psta Grand Central Station to Desoto Station Parking For 12 & 203bus
2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Des Moines (DSM)plane SRQ - DSM
5h 50m
$237–1,132
Fly from Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) to Des Moines (DSM)plane PIE - DSM
5h 29m
$192–826
Bus
1. Take the bus from 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drive to Marion Transit Parking Lotbus 100
2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station 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
31h 58m
$227–432
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Tampa to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus
2d 2h
$692–1,448
Drive 1,359.8 mi
1. Drive from St. Petersburg to Des Moinescar 1,359.8 mi
23h 35m
$249–359
Fly from Tampa
1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane TPA - DSM
8h 24m
$202–876
Drive to Orlando Sanford, fly
1. Drive from St. Petersburg to Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFBcar
2. Fly from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to Des Moines (DSM)plane SFB - DSM
5h 39m
$210–854
Amtrak Thruway, train, bus
1. Take the bus from St. Petersburg to Orlando, FLbus
2. Take the train from Orlando to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Naperville Amtrak Stationtrain
4. Take the bus from Naperville to Des Moinesbus
2d 6h

St. Petersburg to Des Moines by bus

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31h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,203.9 mi
Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between St. Petersburg, FL, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drive to Des Moines via Marion Transit Parking Lot, Tampa Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 31h 58m. Alternatively, Allegiant Air flies from Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) to Des Moines (DSM) 5 times a week.

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