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How to get fromIowa to Phoenixby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Iowa to Phoenix by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Des Moines

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane DSM - PHX
    3h 14m
    $168–771

  2. Fly from Omaha

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane OMA - PHX
    5h 37m
    $163–803

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Tulsabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus
    32h 25m
    $299–535

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Flagstafftrain train
    3. Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus bus
    32h 36m
    $408–870

  5. Drive 1,391.5 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Phoenixcar car 1,391.5 mi
    24h 19m
    $254–367

  6. Bus via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to El Pasobus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Paso to Phoenixbus bus
    32h 29m
    $259–370

Des Moines (DSM) to Phoenix (PHX) flights

Calendar72Weekly Planes
Duration4h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$153Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Phoenix, AZ, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Phoenix (PHX) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Des Moines to Phoenix Bus Station via Des Moines, Kansas City, and Tulsa Bus Station in around 32h 25m.

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