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

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

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  1. Fly to Phoenix

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane DSM - PHX
    3h 23m
    $189–623

  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 to Phoenixbus bus
    31h 53m
    $255–359

  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
    32h 13m
    $707–1,185

  4. Drive  1,391.5 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Phoenixcar car 1,391.5 mi
    24h 19m
    $254–367

  5. Fly to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)plane plane DSM - AZA
    4h 29m
    $206–898

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Tulsabus bus Jefferson Lines 801
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    33h 25m
    $294–433

Des Moines to Phoenix by bus, foot, and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration31h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$255Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,156.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 23m

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

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Phoenix (PHX) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Downtown Phx Hub/Washington St 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, Phoenix, and 24th St/Washington in around 31h 53m.

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