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How to get fromDes Moines to Homesteadby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Fly to Miami International Airport

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane plane DSM - MIA
    5h 34m
    $115–449

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ridebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Fort Lauderdale - Broward Blvd Park and Ride to Miami International Airportbus bus
    40h 8m
    $357–544

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Miami Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    2d 8h
    $1,166–1,895

  4. Drive  1,540.7 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Homesteadcar car 1,540.7 mi
    27h 50m
    $255–368

  5. Fly to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, train, line 2600 train, line 601 bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane plane DSM - FLL
    2. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Airport Station to Metrorail Transfer Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Tri-Rail Station Rail Southbound to Dadeland South Stat.Rail Southboundtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Dadeland South Metrorail Station to Krome Ave Stationbus bus
    6h 37m
    $138–585

Des Moines to Homestead by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 8hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,166Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,374.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 34m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Homestead, Miami-Dade County, FL, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Miami International Airport (MIA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Krome Ave Station via Indianapolis Union Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride, Fort Lauderdale - Broward Blvd Park and Ride, Miami International Airport, and Dadeland South Metrorail Station in around 40h 8m.

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