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Cheap bus tickets from Des Moines, IA to Fort Lauderdale, FL

from $224.96

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Min. trip duration

40 hr 10 mins

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Min. distance

1689 miles

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From $224.96

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Frequently asked questions

Buses from Des Moines to Fort Lauderdale are wheelchair accessible and equipped with boarding assistance. If you need extra support, let us know when you book so we can make sure everything is ready. For full details, check our accessibility services page.
FlixBus offers a variety of payment methods for buying your bus ticket from Des Moines to Fort Lauderdale, including card, Paypal, Google Pay, and more.
FlixBus offers a Real-Time Bus Tracker that allows you to track your bus location. Simply select the relevant bus stop and check the time of arrival. This way, you can find out where your bus is and check for delays on the route.
With FlixBus, you can conveniently reach 50 destinations from Fort Lauderdale, including Orlando, Fort Myers, Tampa.
Yes, weekend trip options are available from Des Moines to Fort Lauderdale. Check out the route's schedule and chose the best option to suit your plans!
Yes, night trip options are available from Des Moines to Fort Lauderdale. Check out the route's schedule and choose the best option to suit your plans!
The distance from Des Moines to Fort Lauderdale by bus is approximately 1699 miles. The fastest trip takes around 40 hours 10 minutes, though travel time can vary depending on the route and stops along the way.
On the bus from Des Moines to Fort Lauderdale, you can bring one carry-on (up to 7 kg) and one checked bag (up to 20 kg) at no extra cost. Need more? You can add extra luggage when you book for a small fee. For full details, check our baggage policy.
Buses from Des Moines to Fort Lauderdale come with free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and extra legroom. For the full list, check our onboard services page.
The first FlixBus from Des Moines to Fort Lauderdale departs at 03:40 am, and the last departure is at 04:20 pm. With 6 daily connections, you can pick the time that works best for your schedule.
No, to take the bus from Des Moines to Fort Lauderdale you don't need to print your ticket. Just show your booking confirmation on your phone, either in the FlixBus app or as a mobile ticket , when you board the bus.
The distance between Des Moines and Fort Lauderdale by bus is 1699 miles. FlixBus can make the trip in 40 hours 10 minutes.
Yes! There are 6 rides daily from Des Moines to Fort Lauderdale.

Buses from Des Moines to Fort Lauderdale

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It couldn't be easier to book your travel from Des Moines to Fort Lauderdale with FlixBus - and when you book in advance, you can save money too! Make your journey even easier with the FlixBus app. All your information will be saved for the next time you travel.

What to expect onboard the FlixBus bus from Des Moines to Fort Lauderdale

Traveling from Des Moines to Fort Lauderdale is stess-free, clean and comfortable - and it couldn't be easier to book a ticket. You can book online via the website, on our app, in person at a FlixShops or at resellers.
We accept card payment as well as Paypal, Google Pay and Apple Pay, but there are many more payment options that you can choose from. The easiest way to book your ticket is using our app. You'll be able to make your reservation within seconds and there's no need to print and carry the ticket with you, as your phone will be your ticket.

Want to sit beside family or friends or keep the space beside you free? Need easy access to the toilet or a table to get on with some work whilst traveling? You can reserve a seat when you book on the app or website, and you can choose from a variety of seat options. Once you're settled in your seat, you can sit back and relax with plenty of onboard services to help you make the most of your trip. Most of our buses have onboard Wifi so you can catch up on your favorite shows, chat with your friends or listen to music and podcasts. We've also got toilets onboard, as well as power outlets.
What's more, you get a generous luggage allowance when you travel with FlixBus with one carry-on bag and one checked bag, so you can bring everything you need for your trip.