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How to get fromDes Moines to Albuquerqueby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or shuttle

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

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  1. Fly to Albuquerque International Airport

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane DSM - ABQ
    5h 17m
    $178–872

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0156
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain train Southwest Chief
    22h 33m
    $299–655

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Tulsabus bus Jefferson Lines 801
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    24h 20m
    $199–333

  4. Drive 978 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Albuquerquecar car 978 mi
    17h 15m
    $179–258

  5. Fly to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)plane plane DSM - SAF
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport to Albuquerque International Sunportshuttle bus
    6h 15m
    $203–706

Des Moines to Albuquerque by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration22h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$299Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 845 mi
  • Duration: 5h 17m

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Albuquerque Bus Station via Tulsa Bus Station in around 24h 20m.

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