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How to get fromAlbuquerque to Des Moinesby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car or shuttle

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

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  1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport

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    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ABQ - DSM
    5h 44m
    $187–922

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1140
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123
    23h 10m
    $109–223

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson 802 / ...
    22h 39m
    $140–367

  4. Drive 974.6 mi

    1. Drive from Albuquerque to Des Moinescar car 974.6 mi
    17h 24m
    $178–257

  5. Shuttle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SAF - DSM
    6h 49m
    $253–956

Albuquerque to Des Moines by train, tram, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration22h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Des Moines (DSM) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Des Moines via Denver Union Station in around 23h 10m.

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