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How to get fromUniversal Studios Florida to Des Moinesby taxi, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Universal Studios Florida to Des Moines by taxi, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi to Orlando Sanford, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Universal Studios Florida to Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFBtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SFB - DSM
    3h 52m
    $269–917

  2. Bus to Orlando, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from W Oak Ridge Rd & International Dr to Orlando International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MCO - DSM
    7h 42m
    $179–773

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Orlando to Tallahasseebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    35h 39m
    $222–452

  4. Train, bus

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

  5. Drive 1,319 mi

    1. Drive from Universal Studios Florida to Des Moinescar car 1,319 mi
    22h 52m
    $241–348

Universal Studios Florida to Des Moines by foot and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration35h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$222Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,159 mi
  • Duration: 3h 52m

What companies run services between Universal Studios Florida, FL, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Universal Studios Florida to Des Moines via Universal Blvd & Hollywood Way, Florida Mall, Orlando, Tallahassee, Nashville Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 35h 39m.

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