What is the cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Tucson?

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Tucson is to bus which costs $150 - $460 and takes 35h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to Tucson?

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Tucson is to fly and shuttle which takes 5h 52m and costs $350 - $1,300.

Is there a direct bus between Des Moines and Tucson?

No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Tucson. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Broadway/Country Club via On 12Th At Troost Westbound Farside, 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City, El Paso, 6th Av/District and Downtown Ronstadt Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 57m.

How far is it from Des Moines to Tucson?

The distance between Des Moines and Tucson is 1176 miles. The road distance is 1386.1 miles.

How do I travel from Des Moines to Tucson without a car?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Tucson without a car is to bus via Ciudad Juárez which takes 30h 57m and costs $220 - $370.

How long does it take to get from Des Moines to Tucson?

It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Des Moines to Tucson, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Des Moines to Tucson bus from?

Des Moines to Tucson bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Des Moines station.

Bus or fly from Des Moines to Tucson?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Tucson is to fly which takes 6h 6m and costs $370 - $1,900. Alternatively, you can bus via Ciudad Juárez, which costs $220 - $370 and takes 30h 57m.

Where does the Des Moines to Tucson bus arrive?

Des Moines to Tucson bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Tucson?

Tucson is 1h behind Des Moines. It is currently 8:49 PM in Des Moines and 7:49 PM in Tucson.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Tucson?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Tucson is 1386 miles. It takes approximately 24h 41m to drive from Des Moines to Tucson.

Where can I stay near Tucson?

There are 620+ hotels available in Tucson.

Des Moines to Tucson - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

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

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 Tucson
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Tucson (TUS)plane DSM - TUS
6h 6m
$378–1,821
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Tulsabus
3. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Tucsonbus
35h 30m
$154–453
Bus via Ciudad Juárez
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
2. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to El Pasobus
3. Take the bus from El Paso to 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucsonbus
30h 57m
$228–368
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
2. Take the train from Kansas City to Flagstafftrain
3. Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Tucson Downtownbus
34h 44m
$168–508
Drive 1,378.1 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Tucsoncar 1,378.1 mi
24h 41m
$252–364
Fly to Phoenix, shuttle
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Phoenix (PHX)plane DSM - PHX
2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Tucson Amtrak Stationshuttle
5h 52m
$352–1,255

Des Moines to Tucson by bus

7Weekly Buses

30h 57mAverage Duration

$228Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,168.8 mi
Duration: 6h 6m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Tucson (TUS) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Broadway/Country Club via Kansas City, On 12Th At Troost Westbound Farside, On Southwest Blvd At 27Th St Southbound, 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City, El Paso, 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucson, 6th Av/District, and Downtown Ronstadt Center in around 30h 57m.

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