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How to get fromAlbuquerque to Des Moinesby bus, taxi, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Albuquerque to Des Moines by bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Ratonbus bus Greyhound US1140
    2. Take the taxi from Raton to Des Moinestaxi taxi
    4h 20m
    $154–225

  2. Drive 264.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Albuquerque to Des Moinescar car 264.3 mi
    4h 3m
    $49–70

  3. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Ratontrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the taxi from Raton to Des Moinestaxi taxi
    5h 30m
    $197–318

  4. Bus, taxi via Albuquerque, NM

    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque, NM to Ratonbus bus El Paso
    2. Take the taxi from Raton to Des Moinestaxi taxi
    4h 32m
    $163–210

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  • Distance: 267.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Albuquerque to Des Moines. However, you can take the bus to Raton then take the taxi to Des Moines. Alternatively, you can take the train to Raton then take the taxi to Des Moines.

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