There are 8 ways to get from Iowa to Albuquerque by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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)DSM - ABQ
5h 39m$238–1,122Bus via Des Moines (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union StationGreyhound US0123
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Albuquerque Bus StationGreyhound US1140
24h 5m$124–310Bus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to DenverIndianapolis
- Take the bus from Denver to ABQ Alvarado Transportation CenterDenver
21h 40m$198–330Bus, train
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas CityJefferson 803 / ...
- Take the train from Kansas City to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation CenterSouthwest Chief
22h 53m$147–420Drive 978.6 mi
- Drive from Des Moines to Albuquerque978.6 mi
17h 19m$179–258Fly from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field
- Fly from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field (SUX) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)SUX - ABQ
7h 45m$141–676Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport
- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)CID - ABQ
7h 35m$162–741Fly from Omaha
- Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)OMA - ABQ
7h 44m$213–1,104
Iowa to Albuquerque by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Albuquerque is to bus via Des Moines which costs $120 - $310 and takes 24h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa to Albuquerque is to fly which takes 5h 39m and costs $230 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa to Albuquerque. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center via Denver. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 40m.
The distance between Iowa and Albuquerque is 850 miles. The road distance is 984.3 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa to Albuquerque without a car is to bus which takes 21h 40m and costs $190 - $330.
It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Iowa to Albuquerque, including transfers.
Iowa to Albuquerque bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Iowa to Albuquerque is to fly which takes 5h 39m and costs $230 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $330 and takes 21h 40m.
Iowa to Albuquerque bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Denver station.
Albuquerque is 1h behind Iowa. It is currently 12:09 AM in Iowa and 11:09 PM in Albuquerque.
What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Albuquerque, NM, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center via Denver and Denver in around 21h 40m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Des Moines to Albuquerque International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $340–1,500
Flights from Des Moines to Albuquerque International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $310–1,400
Flights from Des Moines to Albuquerque International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 57m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from Des Moines to Albuquerque International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $300–1,400
Flights from Omaha to Albuquerque International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Flights from Omaha to Albuquerque International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,300
Flights from Omaha to Albuquerque International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,400
Flights from Omaha to Albuquerque International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $330–1,500
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Albuquerque International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,300
Flights from Des Moines to Albuquerque International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–1,400
Flights from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field to Albuquerque International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Omaha to Albuquerque International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,300
Flights from Omaha to Albuquerque International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,400
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Albuquerque International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field to Albuquerque International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 48m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Omaha to Albuquerque International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Albuquerque International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,300
Flights from Omaha to Albuquerque International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $290–1,400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kansas City to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–320
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Des Moines to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–220
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $110–160
- Flexible Fares
- $150–220
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Denver to ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–110
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–180
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Denver Union Station to Albuquerque Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Albuquerque is 984 miles. It takes approximately 17h 19m to drive from Iowa to Albuquerque.
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