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How to get fromDes Moines to Grand Canyonby plane, bus, train, car, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Des Moines to Grand Canyon by plane, bus, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Flagstaff, bus

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane plane DSM - FLG
    2. Take the bus from Flagstaff Pulliam Airport to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodgebus bus
    8h 27m
    $164–558

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Flagstafftrain train
    3. Take the bus from Flagstaff Amtrak Station to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodgebus bus
    31h 48m
    $736–1,233

  3. Drive  1,316.2 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Grand Canyoncar car 1,316.2 mi
    22h 58m
    $225–325

  4. 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 Grand Canyon Villageshuttle bus
    7h 42m
    $417–681

  5. Fly to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane DSM - LAS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Treasure Island Hotel and Casino to GC Village Bright Angel Lodgeshuttle bus
    10h 27m
    $234–498

  6. Fly to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)plane plane DSM - AZA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Grand Canyon Villageshuttle bus
    8h 54m
    $427–881

Des Moines to Grand Canyon by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration31h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$736Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,172.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 27m

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

There is no direct connection from Des Moines to Grand Canyon. However, you can take the taxi to Des-Moines-Airport-DSM airport, fly to Flagstaff (FLG), walk to Flagstaff Pulliam Airport, then take the bus to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodge. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodge via Kansas City Bus Station, On 13Th Between Charlotte & Holmes Wb, On Grand At Pershing Crown Center Shops Sb, Kansas City, Flagstaff, and Flagstaff Amtrak Station in around 31h 48m.

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