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Phoenix to Des Moines buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Phoenix and Des Moines takes 42h 3m and the fastest bus takes 41h. The bus service runs several times per day from Phoenix to Des Moines. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

42h 3m
Duration
1,577 mi
Distance
$319
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Bus

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  1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Oklahoma City Bus Stationbus bus
  2. Take the bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
  3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
32h 25m
$256–506

Phoenix to Des Moines bus times

Buses run twice daily between Phoenix and Des Moines. The earliest departure is at 9:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Phoenix is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Des Moines at 5:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Oklahoma City Bus Station and take an average of 42h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 1,577.1 mi
  • Duration: 42h 3m

What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Des Moines via Oklahoma City Bus Station and Kansas City in around 32h 25m.

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