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

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

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  1. Fly to Flagstaff

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane plane DSM - FLG
    6h 48m
    $180–698

  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 Flagstafftrain train Southwest Chief
    28h 48m
    $357–801

  3. 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
    $234–403

  4. Drive 1,297.6 mi

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

  5. Fly 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 12m
    $322–805

  6. Fly to Prescott, taxi, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Prescott (PRC)plane plane DSM - PRC
    2. Take the taxi from Prescott (PRC) to Camp Verde Chevron Stationtaxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from Camp Verde Chevron Station to Flagstaff University Northbus bus
    7h 47m
    $273–791

Des Moines to Flagstaff by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration28h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$357Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,081.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 48m

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

American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Flagstaff (FLG) 5 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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