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

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There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Tempe by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane DSM - PHX
    4h 2m
    $230–1,123

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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 53m
    $133–420

  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 Tempebus bus
    32h 54m
    $147–1,023

  4. Drive 1,383.6 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Tempecar car 1,383.6 mi
    24h 8m
    $253–365

  5. 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
    33h 11m
    $220–370

Des Moines to Tempe by bus and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration32h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$133Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Tempe, 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 Mill Ave/3rd St via Kansas City, Tulsa Bus Station, Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd), 24th St Station, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, and 44th St/Washington in around 32h 53m.

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