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How to get fromDes Moines to Grand Canyon National Parkby plane, bus, train, car, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Grand Canyon National Park 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 17m
    $218–796

  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 58m
    $459–985

  3. Drive 1,316.2 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Grand Canyon National Parkcar car 1,316.2 mi
    22h 58m
    $241–347

  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 49m
    $426–949

  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 32m
    $247–770

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration31h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$459Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,172.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 17m

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

There is no direct connection from Des Moines to Grand Canyon National Park. However, you can take the taxi to Des-Moines-Airport-DSM airport, fly to Flagstaff (FLG), walk to Flagstaff Pulliam Airport, take the bus to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodge, then walk to Grand Canyon National Park. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Grand Canyon National Park via Kansas City Bus Station, On 13Th Between Charlotte & Holmes Wb, On Grand At Pershing Crown Center Shops Sb, Kansas City, Flagstaff, Flagstaff Amtrak Station, and Maswik Lodge in around 31h 58m.

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