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

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There are 5 ways to get from Albuquerque to Des Moines by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport

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    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ABQ - DSM
    5h 35m
    $118–574

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson Lines 802
    22h 50m
    $218–323

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0156
    22h 51m
    $531–815

  4. Drive  974.6 mi

    1. Drive from Albuquerque to Des Moinescar car 974.6 mi
    17h 24m
    $178–257

  5. Shuttle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SAF - DSM
    6h 26m
    $179–548

Albuquerque to Des Moines by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration22h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$218Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 844.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Des Moines (DSM) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Des Moines via Tulsa in around 22h 50m.

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