There are 7 ways to get from Iowa to Arizona 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 Des Moines to Phoenix
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Phoenix (PHX)plane DSM - PHX
3h 41m$141–625Bus via Ciudad Juárez
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to El Pasobus
- Take the bus from El Paso to Phoenixbus
32h 43m$255–359Bus, train
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
- Take the train from Kansas City to Flagstafftrain
- Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus
32h 49m$397–859Drive 1,391.5 mi
- Drive from Des Moines to Phoenixcar 1,391.5 mi
24h 19m$254–367Fly Omaha to Phoenix
- Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Phoenix (PHX)plane OMA - PHX
5h 59m$165–305Fly Des Moines to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)plane DSM - AZA
4h 53m$153–677Bus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Tulsabus Jefferson Lines 801
- Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
33h 56m$276–425
Iowa to Arizona by bus, foot, and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Arizona is to fly which costs $160 - $310 and takes 5h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa to Arizona is to fly which takes 3h 41m and costs $140 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa to Arizona. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Phoenix via On 12Th At Troost Westbound Farside, 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City and El Paso. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 43m.
The distance between Iowa and Arizona is 1168 miles. The road distance is 1399.6 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa to Arizona without a car is to bus via Ciudad Juárez which takes 32h 43m and costs $250 - $360.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Iowa to Arizona, including transfers.
Iowa to Arizona bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Iowa to Arizona is to fly which takes 3h 41m and costs $140 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus via Ciudad Juárez, which costs $250 - $360 and takes 32h 43m.
Iowa to Arizona bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.
Arizona is 2h behind Iowa. It is currently 11:07 PM in Iowa and 9:07 PM in Arizona.
What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Arizona, USA?
American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Phoenix (PHX) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Downtown Phx Hub/Washington St via Kansas City, On 12Th At Troost Westbound Farside, On Southwest Blvd At 27Th St Southbound, 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City, El Paso, El Paso, Phoenix, and 24th St/Washington in around 32h 43m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Des Moines to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Des Moines to Phoenix via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Sunday, Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Des Moines to Phoenix via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Omaha to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Omaha to Phoenix via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Flagstaff
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $320–750
- 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 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
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Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Arizona is 1400 miles. It takes approximately 24h 19m to drive from Iowa to Arizona.
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