There are 6 ways to get from Iowa to Albuquerque by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Des Moines
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane DSM - ABQ
5h 16m$178–872Fly from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field
cheapest- Fly from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field (SUX) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane SUX - ABQ
6h 14m$131–626Bus, train
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus Jefferson Lines 803 / ...
- Take the train from Kansas City to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain Southwest Chief
22h 47m$323–672Bus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Tulsabus Jefferson Lines 801
- Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
24h 20m$199–333Drive 978 mi
- Drive from Des Moines to Albuquerquecar 978 mi
17h 15m$179–258Fly from Omaha
- Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane OMA - ABQ
7h 30m$133–704
Iowa to Albuquerque by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Albuquerque is to drive which costs $170 - $260 and takes 17h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa to Albuquerque is to fly which takes 5h 16m and costs $170 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa to Albuquerque station. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Albuquerque Bus Station via Tulsa Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 20m.
The distance between Iowa and Albuquerque is 850 miles. The road distance is 983.7 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa to Albuquerque without a car is to bus and train which takes 22h 47m and costs $320 - $700.
It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Iowa to Albuquerque, including transfers.
Iowa to Albuquerque bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Iowa to Albuquerque is to fly which takes 5h 16m and costs $170 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $340 and takes 24h 20m.
Iowa to Albuquerque bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Tulsa station.
Albuquerque is 1h behind Iowa. It is currently 6:53 PM in Iowa and 5:53 PM in Albuquerque.
What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Albuquerque, NM, USA?
Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Albuquerque Bus Station via Tulsa Bus Station in around 24h 20m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Des Moines to Albuquerque International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from Des Moines to Albuquerque International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
Flights from Des Moines to Albuquerque International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Flights from Omaha to Albuquerque International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Omaha to Albuquerque International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Omaha to Albuquerque International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $190–900
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Albuquerque International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field to Albuquerque International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Omaha to Albuquerque International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Albuquerque International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Des Moines to Albuquerque International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Flights from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field to Albuquerque International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Omaha to Albuquerque International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Omaha to Albuquerque International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Albuquerque International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Omaha to Albuquerque International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Omaha to Albuquerque International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $270–600
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $50–75
Bus from Des Moines to Tulsa
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $100–150
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–190
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Albuquerque is 984 miles. It takes approximately 17h 15m to drive from Iowa to Albuquerque.
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