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How to get fromPhoenix to Des Moinesby plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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

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  1. Fly from Phoenix

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    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane PHX - DSM
    3h 56m
    $98–413

  2. Bus via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix to El Pasobus bus Cbx
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    32h
    $252–362

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    32h 49m
    $703–1,190

  4. Drive  1,388.4 mi

    1. Drive from Phoenix to Des Moinescar car 1,388.4 mi
    24h 27m
    $254–366

  5. Fly from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport

    1. Fly from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane AZA - DSM
    4h 41m
    $162–630

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson Lines 802
    32h 15m
    $299–441

Phoenix to Des Moines by tram, bus, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration32hAverage Duration
Ticket$252Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,156.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 56m

What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Des Moines (DSM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Downtown Phx Hub/Jefferson St to Des Moines via 24th St/Jefferson, Phoenix, El Paso, El Paso, 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City, On Sw Blvd At 27Th Northbound Nearside, On 12Th At Troost Eastbound, and Kansas City in around 32h.

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