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

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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
    5h 31m
    $211–838

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus Jefferson 803 / ...
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Flagstafftrain train Southwest Chief
    29h 2m
    $432–909

  3. 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 Flagstaff Bus Stationbus bus
    29h 45m
    $242–449

  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 11m
    $352–955

Des Moines to Flagstaff by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration29h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$432Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,081.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 31m

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) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Flagstaff Bus Station via Kansas City and Tulsa Bus Station in around 29h 45m.

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