There are 7 ways to get from Arizona to Des Moines by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly from Phoenix
best- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Des Moines (DSM)plane PHX - DSM
4h 16m$219–973Bus via Ciudad Juárez
- Take the bus from Phoenix to El Pasobus Cbx
- Take the bus from El Paso to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
31h 35m$252–362Bus, train
- Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Stationbus
- Take the train from Flagstaff to Kansas Citytrain
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
33h 50m$422–912Drive 1,388.4 mi
- Drive from Phoenix to Des Moinescar 1,388.4 mi
24h 27m$254–366Fly from Tucson
- Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Des Moines (DSM)plane TUS - DSM
7h 2m$267–1,221Fly from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport
- Fly from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane AZA - DSM
5h 18m$221–1,025Bus
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Tulsa to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
33h 57m$292–527
Arizona to Des Moines by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arizona to Des Moines is to bus via Ciudad Juárez which costs $250 - $370 and takes 31h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Arizona to Des Moines is to fly which takes 4h 16m and costs $210 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Arizona to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Van Buren St & Central Av and arriving at Des Moines via Phoenix, El Paso, On Sw Blvd At 27Th Northbound Nearside and Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 35m.
The distance between Arizona and Des Moines is 1168 miles. The road distance is 1396.5 miles.
The best way to get from Arizona to Des Moines without a car is to bus via Ciudad Juárez which takes 31h 35m and costs $250 - $370.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Arizona to Des Moines, including transfers.
Arizona to Des Moines bus services, operated by CBX Cross Border Express, depart from Phoenix station.
The best way to get from Arizona to Des Moines is to fly which takes 4h 16m and costs $210 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus via Ciudad Juárez, which costs $250 - $370 and takes 31h 35m.
Arizona to Des Moines bus services, operated by CBX Cross Border Express, arrive at El Paso station.
Des Moines is 2h ahead of Arizona. It is currently 3:19 AM in Arizona and 5:19 AM in Des Moines.
What companies run services between Arizona, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?
American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Des Moines (DSM) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Van Buren St & Central Av to Des Moines via Jefferson St & 24th St, Phoenix, El Paso, El Paso, 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City, On Sw Blvd At 27Th Northbound Nearside, On 12Th At Troost Eastbound, and Kansas City in around 31h 35m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Phoenix to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from Phoenix to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
Flights from Phoenix to Des Moines via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
Flights from Phoenix to Des Moines via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,300
Flights from Tucson to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
Flights from Tucson to Des Moines via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 53m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $310–1,400
Flights from Tucson to Des Moines via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $340–1,500
Flights from Tucson to Des Moines via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Phoenix to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from Phoenix to Des Moines via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
Flights from Tucson to Des Moines via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
Flights from Tucson to Des Moines via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,300
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Phoenix to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
Flights from Tucson to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Phoenix to Des Moines via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
Flights from Tucson to Des Moines via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $300–1,400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Flagstaff to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $350–800
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Phoenix to El Paso
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- eplasales@eplalimo.com
- Website
- eplalimo.com
Bus from Phoenix to El Paso
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- https://eplalimo.com/
- One Way
- $60–90
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from El Paso to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–190
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
Bus from Tulsa to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $60–90
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Tulsa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $180–360
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Arizona to Des Moines is 1397 miles. It takes approximately 24h 27m to drive from Arizona to Des Moines.
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