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

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

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  1. Fly to Phoenix, bus

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane DSM - PHX
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Apache Junctionbus bus
    5h 4m
    $183–744

  2. Bus via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to El Pasobus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Apache Junctionbus bus
    33h 17m
    $259–386

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Flagstafftrain train
    3. Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus bus
    33h 31m
    $479–992

  4. Drive 1,379.4 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Apache Junctioncar car 1,379.4 mi
    24h 7m
    $252–364

  5. Fly to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)plane plane DSM - AZA
    3h 28m
    $223–826

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Tulsabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Apache Junctionbus bus
    35h 20m
    $280–487

Des Moines (DSM) to Phoenix (PHX) flights

Calendar67Weekly Planes
Duration4h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$153Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,189.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 4m

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

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. Alternatively, Allegiant Air flies from Des Moines (DSM) to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) twice a week.

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