There are 6 ways to get from Des Moines to Apache Junction by plane, bus (Greyhound), 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 to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)plane DSM - AZA
3h 31m$183–676Fly to Phoenix, bus
cheapest- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Phoenix (PHX)plane DSM - PHX
- Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Apache Junctionbus
5h 5m$153–643Bus via Ciudad Juárez
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to El Pasobus
- Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Apache Junctionbus
33h 17m$254–376Bus, train
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Kansas City to Flagstafftrain
- Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus
33h 31m$415–884Drive 1,379.4 mi
- Drive from Des Moines to Apache Junctioncar 1,379.4 mi
24h 7m$252–364Bus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Tulsabus
- Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Apache Junctionbus
35h 20m$269–466
Des Moines (DSM) to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Apache Junction is to bus via Ciudad Juárez which costs $250 - $380 and takes 33h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Apache Junction is to fly which takes 3h 31m and costs $180 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Apache Junction. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Apache Junction via On 12Th At Troost Westbound Farside, 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City and El Paso Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 17m.
The distance between Des Moines and Apache Junction is 1166 miles. The road distance is 1387.5 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Apache Junction without a car is to bus via Ciudad Juárez which takes 33h 17m and costs $250 - $380.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Des Moines to Apache Junction, including transfers.
Des Moines to Apache Junction bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Apache Junction is to fly which takes 3h 31m and costs $180 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus via Ciudad Juárez, which costs $250 - $380 and takes 33h 17m.
Des Moines to Apache Junction bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Tulsa station.
Apache Junction is 2h behind Des Moines. It is currently 7:27 AM in Des Moines and 5:27 AM in Apache Junction.
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 17m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Des Moines to Phoenix via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Flagstaff
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $330–750
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $50–75
Bus from Des Moines to Tulsa
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $100–150
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Apache Junction is 1387 miles. It takes approximately 24h 7m to drive from Des Moines to Apache Junction.
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