There are 6 ways to get from Arizona to Des Moines by plane, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Phoenix
best- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Des Moines (DSM)plane PHX - DSM
4h 16m$114–503Fly from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport
cheapest- Fly from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane AZA - DSM
5h 22m$111–485Bus
- Take the bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to El Pasobus
- Take the bus from El Paso to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
31h 28m$242–394Bus, train
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Kansas Citytrain
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
33h 48m$320–742Drive 1,388.4 mi
- Drive from Phoenix to Des Moinescar 1,388.4 mi
24h 28m$254–366Fly from Tucson
- Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Des Moines (DSM)plane TUS - DSM
7h 2m$147–721
Arizona to Des Moines by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arizona to Des Moines is to fly which costs $110 - $490 and takes 5h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Arizona to Des Moines is to fly which takes 4h 16m and costs $110 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Arizona to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Greg Stanton CS and arriving at Des Moines via McDowell Rd & Central Av, 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix, El Paso, On Sw Blvd At 27Th Northbound Nearside and Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 28m.
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 which takes 31h 28m and costs $240 - $400.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Arizona to Des Moines, including transfers.
Arizona to Des Moines bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix station.
The best way to get from Arizona to Des Moines is to fly which takes 4h 16m and costs $110 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $240 - $400 and takes 31h 28m.
Arizona to Des Moines bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at El Paso station.
Des Moines is 2h ahead of Arizona. It is currently 6:04 AM in Arizona and 8:04 AM in Des Moines.
What companies run services between Arizona, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?
American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Des Moines (DSM) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Greg Stanton CS to Des Moines via Central Av & McDowell Rd, McDowell Rd & Central Av, McDowell Rd & 27th Av, 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix, 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 28m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Phoenix to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–480
Flights from Phoenix to Des Moines via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Tucson to Des Moines via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Tucson to Des Moines via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Phoenix to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–480
Flights from Phoenix to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from Phoenix to Des Moines via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Tucson to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Tucson to Des Moines via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Tucson to Des Moines via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Tucson to Des Moines via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Phoenix to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from Tucson to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $90–460
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Tucson to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–500
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to El Paso
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–110
- Schedules at
- 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
- $18–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.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 Albuquerque Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–150
- 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 28m to drive from Arizona to Des Moines.
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