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

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Yuma is to bus which costs $160 - $470 and takes 36h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Yuma is to fly which takes 7h 5m and costs $190 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between Des Moines and Yuma?

No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Yuma. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Yuma County Area Transit via Kansas City, Tulsa Bus Station and Phoenix Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 15m.

How far is it from Des Moines to Yuma?

The distance between Des Moines and Yuma is 1322 miles. The road distance is 1579.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Des Moines to Yuma without a car is to bus and train via Ciudad Juárez which takes 36h 2m and costs $250 - $420.

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

It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Des Moines to Yuma, including transfers.

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

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

Bus or fly from Des Moines to Yuma?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Yuma is to fly which takes 7h 5m and costs $190 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $470 and takes 36h 15m.

Where does the Des Moines to Yuma bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Yuma?

Yuma is 1h behind Des Moines. It is currently 3:33 PM in Des Moines and 2:33 PM in Yuma.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Yuma?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Yuma is 1579 miles. It takes approximately 27h 23m to drive from Des Moines to Yuma.

Where can I stay near Yuma?

There are 71+ hotels available in Yuma.

Des Moines to Yuma - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Des Moines to Yuma by plane, bus, train, car, 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 Yuma International Airport
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Yuma International Airport (YUM)plane DSM - YUM
7h 5m
$199–923
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 Yuma County Area Transitbus
36h 15m
$161–468
Bus, train 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
4. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Yuma Amtraktrain
36h 2m
$258–418
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 Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Yuma County Area Transitbus
36h 49m
$188–428
Drive 1,570.1 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Yumacar 1,570.1 mi
27h 23m
$287–414
Fly to Phoenix, bus
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Phoenix (PHX)plane DSM - PHX
2. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Yuma County Area Transitbus
7h 25m
$268–1,171
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
2. Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain
3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Yuma Amtraktrain
47h 39m
$208–438

Des Moines to Yuma by bus and train

6Weekly Services

36h 2mAverage Duration

$258Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Des Moines to Yuma.

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Distance: 1,314 mi
Duration: 7h 5m

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

American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Yuma International Airport (YUM) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Yuma County Area Transit via Kansas City, Tulsa Bus Station, and Phoenix Bus Station in around 36h 15m.

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