What is the cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Apache Junction?

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Apache Junction is to bus which costs $210 - $400 and takes 33h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to Apache Junction?

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Apache Junction is to fly which takes 3h 39m and costs $200 - $800.

How far is it from Des Moines to Apache Junction?

The distance between Des Moines and Apache Junction is 1166 miles. The road distance is 1387.5 miles.

How do I travel from Des Moines to Apache Junction without a car?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Apache Junction without a car is to bus which takes 33h 15m and costs $210 - $400.

How long does it take to get from Des Moines to Apache Junction?

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Des Moines to Apache Junction, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Des Moines to Apache Junction?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Apache Junction is to fly which takes 3h 39m and costs $200 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $210 - $400 and takes 33h 15m.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Apache Junction?

Apache Junction is 1h behind Des Moines. It is currently 2:57 AM in Des Moines and 1:57 AM in Apache Junction.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Apache Junction?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Apache Junction is 1387 miles. It takes approximately 24h 3m to drive from Des Moines to Apache Junction.

Where can I stay near Apache Junction?

There are 184+ hotels available in Apache Junction.

Des Moines to Apache Junction - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Des Moines to Apache Junction by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport
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1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)DSM - AZA
3h 39m
$203–776
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City
2. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to El Paso
3. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Apache Junction
33h 15m
$219–392
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City
2. Take the train from Kansas City to Flagstaff
3. Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station
33h 36m
$214–415
Drive 1,379.4 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Apache Junction1,379.4 mi
24h 3m
$252–364
Fly to Phoenix, bus
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Phoenix (PHX)DSM - PHX
2. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Apache Junction
5h 10m
$231–985
Fly to Scottsdale Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Scottsdale Airport (SCF)DSM - SCF
2. Take the taxi from Scottsdale Airport (SCF) to Apache Junction
6h 7m
$248–911

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

4Weekly Planes

3h 6mAverage Duration

$140Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,159.5 mi
Duration: 3h 39m

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) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Apache Junction via Kansas City, On 12Th At Troost Westbound Farside, On Southwest Blvd At 27Th St Southbound, 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City, El Paso, El Paso Bus Station, and Apache Junction in around 33h 15m.

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