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There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to El Paso by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to El Paso International Airport (ELP)plane plane DSM - ELP
    2. Take the bus from Estación Aeropuerto - Exprés to Estación Ramón Coronabus bus
    6h 27m
    $390–1,647

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus Jefferson Lines 803 / ...
    2. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to El Pasobus bus Kansas City
    23h 57m
    $193–262

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Los Lunas Rail Runner Station to El Paso Bus Stationbus bus
    28h 55m
    $404–755

  4. Drive 1,126.5 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to El Pasocar car 1,126.5 mi
    20h 48m
    $206–297

  5. Bus via Denver

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denverbus bus Btw 1401
    2. Take the bus from Denver to El Pasobus bus Lxus 1124 / ...
    27h 25m
    $245–428

Des Moines to El Paso by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration23h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$193Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,021.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 27m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and El Paso, TX, USA?

You can take a bus from Des Moines to El Paso via Kansas City, On 12Th At Troost Westbound Farside, On Southwest Blvd At 27Th St Southbound, and 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City in around 23h 57m.

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