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How to get fromDes Moines to Lake Havasu Cityby plane, shuttle, bus, train, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Des Moines to Lake Havasu City by plane, shuttle, bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly to Phoenix, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane DSM - PHX
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Lake Havasu City, AZshuttle bus
    6h 41m
    $410–963

  2. Fly to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane DSM - LAS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Harry Reid International to Lake Havasu City, AZshuttle bus
    7h 47m
    $263–866

  3. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Needles Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Needles Station to Lake Havasu Citytaxi taxi
    33h 37m
    $619–1,215

  4. Bus, shuttle via Denver

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Harry Reid International to Lake Havasu City, AZshuttle bus
    35h 34m
    $323–540

  5. Drive 1,503.5 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Lake Havasu Citycar car 1,503.5 mi
    25h 17m
    $275–397

  6. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to El Pasobus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Paso to Kingman, AZbus bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Kingman, AZ to Lake Havasu City, AZshuttle bus
    38h 55m
    $363–482

Des Moines (DSM) to Phoenix (PHX) flights

Calendar67Weekly Planes
Duration4h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$153Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Des Moines to Lake Havasu City.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,353.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 41m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Lake Havasu City, AZ, USA?

There is no direct connection from Des Moines to Lake Havasu City. However, you can take the taxi to Des-Moines-Airport-DSM airport, fly to Phoenix (PHX), walk to Sky Harbor International Airport, then take the shuttle to Lake Havasu City, AZ. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Kansas City Bus Station, walk to On 13Th Between Charlotte & Holmes Wb, take the line 201 bus to On Grand At Pershing Crown Center Shops Sb, walk to Kansas City, take the train to Needles Station, then take the taxi to Lake Havasu City.

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