There are 7 ways to get from Des Moines to Prescott by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or shuttle
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 Prescott
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Prescott (PRC)plane DSM - PRC
5h 29m$212–901Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Tulsabus
- Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Groome Transportation Office - Prescottbus
35h 28m$190–526Bus, train
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
- Take the train from Kansas City to Flagstafftrain
- Take the bus from Flagstaff Amtrak to Denny's Restaurantbus
- Take the bus from Denny's Restaurant to Groome Transportation Office - Prescottbus
35h 17m$213–468Drive 1,378.8 mi
- Drive from Des Moines to Prescottcar 1,378.8 mi
24h 15m$252–364Fly to Phoenix, shuttle
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Phoenix (PHX)plane DSM - PHX
- Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Prescott, AZ
5h 52m$371–1,254Fly to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)plane DSM - AZA
- Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Prescott, AZ
7h 2m$399–1,082Bus 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 to 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenixbus
- Take the bus from Denny's Restaurant to Groome Transportation Office - Prescottbus
35h 43m$275–460
Des Moines (DSM) to Prescott (PRC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Prescott is to drive which costs $250 - $370 and takes 24h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Prescott is to fly which takes 5h 29m and costs $210 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Prescott. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Groome Transportation Office - Prescott via On 12Th At Troost Westbound Farside, 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City, El Paso, 27th Av & McDowell Rd and Denny's Restaurant. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 43m.
The distance between Des Moines and Prescott is 1146 miles. The road distance is 1386.8 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Prescott without a car is to bus and train which takes 35h 17m and costs $210 - $470.
It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Des Moines to Prescott, including transfers.
Des Moines to Prescott bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Prescott is to fly which takes 5h 29m and costs $210 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $550 and takes 35h 28m.
Des Moines to Prescott bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.
Prescott is 1h behind Des Moines. It is currently 1:12 AM in Des Moines and 12:12 AM in Prescott.
What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Prescott, AZ, USA?
United Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Prescott (PRC) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Groome Transportation Office - Prescott via Kansas City, Tulsa Bus Station, Phoenix Bus Station, and Sky Harbor International Airport in around 35h 28m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Prescott via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Des Moines to Phoenix via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from Des Moines to Phoenix via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,200
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Des Moines to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–850
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Des Moines to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from Des Moines to Phoenix via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Phoenix via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kansas City to Flagstaff
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Tulsa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–110
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Phone
- +1 928-350-8466
- Website
- arizonashuttle.com
Bus from Flagstaff Amtrak to Denny's Restaurant
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Book at
- https://groometransportation.com/phoenix-airport/?&sd_client_id=d8dca231-4b1d-4fa2-b53c-9a6a93b47ffd
Bus from Denny's Restaurant to Groome Transportation Office - Prescott
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Book at
- https://groometransportation.com/phoenix-airport/?&sd_client_id=d8dca231-4b1d-4fa2-b53c-9a6a93b47ffd
Bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Groome Transportation Office - Prescott
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Book at
- https://groometransportation.com/phoenix-airport/?&sd_client_id=d8dca231-4b1d-4fa2-b53c-9a6a93b47ffd
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–220
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Shuttle from Sky Harbor International Airport to Prescott, AZ
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $133
- Website
- https://airportshuttleofphoenix.com
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to El Paso
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–190
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from El Paso to 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–110
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Prescott is 1387 miles. It takes approximately 24h 15m to drive from Des Moines to Prescott.
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