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

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There are 5 ways to get from Phoenix to Des Moines by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane PHX - DSM
    3h 56m
    $228–1,061

  2. Bus via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to El Pasobus bus
    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
    30h

  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 to Des Moinesbus bus
    32h 38m

  4. Drive 1,388.4 mi

    1. Drive from Phoenix to Des Moinescar car 1,388.4 mi
    24h 28m
    $254–366

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa to Kansas Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    32h 35m

Phoenix (PHX) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar79Weekly Planes
Duration4h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$211Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Des Moines (DSM) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to Des Moines via El Paso, 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City, On Sw Blvd At 27Th Northbound Nearside, On 12Th At Troost Eastbound, and Kansas City in around 30h.

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