There are 4 ways to get from Des Moines to Bullhead City by plane, shuttle, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, shuttle
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane DSM - LAS
- Take a shuttle bus from Harry Reid International to Laughlin, NV
5h 51m$303–819Drive 1,505.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Des Moines to Bullhead Citycar 1,505.4 mi
23h 23m$275–397Bus, train
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
- Take the train from Kansas City to Kingman Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Kingman Station to Laughlin Amtrak Bus Stopbus
33h 55m$503–1,027Bus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Kingman Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kingman Station to Laughlin Amtrak Bus Stopbus
37h 25m$297–548
Des Moines to Bullhead City by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Bullhead City is to drive which costs $270 - $400 and takes 23h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Bullhead City is to fly and shuttle which takes 5h 51m and costs $300 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Bullhead City. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Laughlin Amtrak Bus Stop via Denver Union Station, South Strip Transit Terminal and Kingman Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 25m.
The distance between Des Moines and Bullhead City is 1323 miles. The road distance is 1514.2 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Bullhead City without a car is to bus and train which takes 33h 55m and costs $500 - $1,100.
It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Des Moines to Bullhead City, including transfers.
Des Moines to Bullhead City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.
Des Moines to Bullhead City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Bullhead City is 2h behind Des Moines. It is currently 11:54 PM in Des Moines and 9:54 PM in Bullhead City.
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Bullhead City is 1514 miles. It takes approximately 23h 23m to drive from Des Moines to Bullhead City.
What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Bullhead City, AZ, USA?
You can take a bus from Des Moines to Laughlin Amtrak Bus Stop via Denver Union Station, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, South Strip Transit Terminal, and Kingman Station in around 37h 25m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Des Moines to Harry Reid International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Des Moines to Harry Reid International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Harry Reid International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Des Moines to Harry Reid International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Harry Reid International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Des Moines to Harry Reid International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $200–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Harry Reid International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kansas City to Kingman Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $460–950
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 928-854-5253
- [email protected]
- Website
- vegasairporter.com
Shuttle from Harry Reid International to Laughlin, NV
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–85
- Schedules at
- vegasairporter.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–210
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–240
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Kingman Station to Laughlin Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Kingman Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Kingman Station to Laughlin Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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