There are 6 ways to get from Alamogordo to Des Moines by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to Roswell Industrial Air Center Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Alamogordo Bus Station to Roswell Pecos Trails Transitbus
- Fly from Roswell Industrial Air Center Airport (ROW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane ROW - DSM
7h 59m$155–550Bus
- Take the bus from Alamogordo Bus Station to El Paso Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from El Paso to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
26h 19m$206–292Bus, train
- Take the bus from Alamogordo Bus Station to El Paso Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Kansas Citytrain
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
31h 15m$601–977Drive 1,034.8 mi
- Drive from Alamogordo to Des Moinescar 1,034.8 mi
19h 25m$183–265Bus to El Paso International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Alamogordo Bus Station to El Paso Bus Stationbus
- Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Des Moines (DSM)plane ELP - DSM
10h 21m$215–762Taxi to Sierra Blanca Regional Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Alamogordo to Sierra Blanca Regional Airport (RUI)taxi
- Fly from Sierra Blanca Regional Airport (RUI) to Des Moines (DSM)plane RUI - DSM
6h 4m$220–605
Roswell Industrial Air Center Airport (ROW) to Des Moines (DSM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alamogordo to Des Moines is to drive which costs $180 - $270 and takes 19h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Alamogordo to Des Moines is to taxi and fly which takes 6h 4m and costs $220 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Alamogordo station to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Alamogordo Bus Station and arriving at Des Moines via El Paso, On Sw Blvd At 27Th Northbound Nearside and Kansas City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 19m.
The distance between Alamogordo and Des Moines is 958 miles. The road distance is 1040.9 miles.
The best way to get from Alamogordo to Des Moines without a car is to bus which takes 26h 19m and costs $200 - $300.
It takes approximately 7h 59m to get from Alamogordo to Des Moines, including transfers.
Alamogordo to Des Moines bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Alamogordo Bus Station.
Alamogordo to Des Moines bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at El Paso Bus Station.
Des Moines is 1h ahead of Alamogordo. It is currently 3:22 PM in Alamogordo and 4:22 PM in Des Moines.
Yes, the driving distance between Alamogordo to Des Moines is 1041 miles. It takes approximately 19h 25m to drive from Alamogordo to Des Moines.
What companies run services between Alamogordo, NM, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Alamogordo to Des Moines via Alamogordo Bus Station, El Paso Bus Station, El Paso, 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City, On Sw Blvd At 27Th Northbound Nearside, On 12Th At Troost Eastbound, and Kansas City Bus Station in around 26h 19m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Roswell Industrial Air Center Airport to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–460
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Des Moines via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Sierra Blanca Regional Airport to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $90–450
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Roswell Industrial Air Center Airport to Des Moines via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–460
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Des Moines via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Des Moines via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Des Moines via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Des Moines via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Sierra Blanca Regional Airport to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–450
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $490–800
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Alamogordo Bus Station to Roswell Pecos Trails Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Alamogordo Bus Station to El Paso Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Alamogordo Bus Station to El Paso Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from El Paso Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Alamogordo Bus Station to El Paso Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from El Paso to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–190
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
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