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

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

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  1. Fly to Phoenix

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane DSM - PHX
    5h 24m
    $172–775

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Tulsabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus
    32h 43m
    $328–563

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Flagstafftrain train
    3. Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus bus
    33h 57m
    $480–967

  4. Drive 1,388.1 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Chandlercar car 1,388.1 mi
    24h 15m
    $254–366

  5. Fly to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)plane plane DSM - AZA
    4h 50m
    $182–775

Des Moines (DSM) to Phoenix (PHX) flights

Calendar67Weekly Planes
Duration4h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$159Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,175.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Chandler, AZ, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Phoenix (PHX) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Chandler via Kansas City, Tulsa Bus Station, and Phoenix Bus Station in around 32h 43m.

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