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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 25m
    $198–971

  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 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenixbus bus
    31h 57m
    $238–388

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus 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 57m
    $346–823

  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 30m
    $246–899

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Tulsabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus
    32h 20m
    $231–548

Des Moines to Phoenix by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration31h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$238Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Phoenix, AZ, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Phoenix (PHX) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix via Kansas City, On 12Th At Troost Westbound Farside, On Southwest Blvd At 27Th St Southbound, 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City, and El Paso in around 31h 57m.

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