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

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There are 6 ways to get from Des Moines to Flagstaff by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Des Moines to Flagstaff

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane plane DSM - FLG
    5h 35m
    $181–750

  2. Drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Flagstaff

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    1. Drive from Des Moines to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)car car
    2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane plane FOD - FLG
    19h 54m
    $134–522

  3. 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 Flagstafftrain train Southwest Chief
    28h 48m
    $372–949

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Tulsabus bus Jefferson Lines 801
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Flagstaff Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    30h 50m
    $254–393

  5. Drive  1,297.6 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Flagstaffcar car 1,297.6 mi
    22h 4m
    $237–343

  6. Fly Des Moines to Phoenix, shuttle

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane DSM - PHX
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Flagstaff Amtrakshuttle bus
    6h 15m
    $373–807

Des Moines to Flagstaff by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration28h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$372Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,081.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 35m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Flagstaff (FLG) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Flagstaff Bus Station via Tulsa Bus Station in around 30h 50m.

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