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How to get fromDes Moines to Apache Junctionby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound) or car

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

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  1. Fly to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)planeDSM - AZA
    3h 37m
    $223–876

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Tulsabus
    3. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Apache Junctionbus
    34h 15m
    $164–482

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Flagstafftrain
    3. Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus
    33h 46m
    $195–1,290

  4. Drive 1,379.4 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Apache Junctioncar1,379.4 mi
    24h 2m
    $252–364

  5. Fly to Phoenix, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Phoenix (PHX)planeDSM - PHX
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Apache Junctionbus
    5h 8m
    $251–1,085

Des Moines (DSM) to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration3h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$161Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Allegiant Air flies from Des Moines (DSM) to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Apache Junction via Kansas City, Tulsa Bus Station, Phoenix Bus Station, and Apache Junction in around 34h 15m.

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