There are 8 ways to get from Iowa to Yuma by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Fly Des Moines to Yuma International Airport
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Yuma International Airport (YUM)plane DSM - YUM
7h 40m$159–673Fly Omaha to Yuma International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Yuma International Airport (YUM)plane OMA - YUM
8h 37m$134–605Bus, train 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 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucsonbus
- Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Yuma Amtraktrain
36h 4m$328–502Bus, 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
- Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Yuma County Area Transitbus
36h 37m$429–902Drive 1,570.1 mi
- Drive from Des Moines to Yumacar 1,570.1 mi
27h 25m$287–414Fly Des Moines to Phoenix, bus
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Phoenix (PHX)plane DSM - PHX
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Yuma County Area Transitbus
7h 29m$164–671Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Yuma International Airport
- Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Yuma International Airport (YUM)plane CID - YUM
10h 31mBus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Tulsabus
- Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Yuma County Area Transitbus
37h 35m$280–493
Iowa to Yuma by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Yuma is to bus which costs $280 - $500 and takes 37h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa to Yuma is to fly and bus which takes 7h 29m and costs $160 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa to Yuma. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Yuma County Area Transit via Tulsa Bus Station and Phoenix Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 35m.
The distance between Iowa and Yuma is 1322 miles. The road distance is 1579.2 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa to Yuma without a car is to bus and train via Ciudad Juárez which takes 36h 4m and costs $320 - $500.
It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Iowa to Yuma, including transfers.
Iowa to Yuma bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Iowa to Yuma is to fly which takes 7h 40m and costs $150 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $280 - $500 and takes 37h 35m.
Iowa to Yuma bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Tulsa station.
Yuma is 2h behind Iowa. It is currently 6:58 AM in Iowa and 4:58 AM in Yuma.
What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Yuma, AZ, USA?
American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and United 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 Tulsa Bus Station and Phoenix Bus Station in around 37h 35m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Yuma International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Des Moines to Yuma International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Des Moines to Yuma International Airport via Denver, Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Des Moines to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Des Moines to Phoenix via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Omaha to Yuma International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Omaha to Yuma International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Yuma International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Yuma International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Yuma International Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Yuma Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Flagstaff
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $330–750
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Yuma is 1579 miles. It takes approximately 27h 25m to drive from Iowa to Yuma.
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