There are 6 ways to get from Des Moines to Mesa by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly to Phoenix
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Phoenix (PHX)plane DSM - PHX
4h 10m$140–623Bus via Ciudad Juárez
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to El Pasobus
- Take the bus from El Paso to Phoenixbus
33h 21m$255–359Bus, train
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
- Take the train from Kansas City to Flagstafftrain
- Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Tempebus
33h 23m$416–909Drive 1,380.2 mi
- Drive from Des Moines to Mesacar 1,380.2 mi
24h 4m$252–364Fly to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)plane DSM - AZA
5h 10m$154–677Bus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Tulsabus Jefferson Lines 801
- Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
36h 47m$268–448
Des Moines to Mesa by bus, foot, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Mesa is to drive which costs $250 - $370 and takes 24h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Mesa is to fly which takes 4h 10m and costs $140 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Mesa. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Phoenix via On 12Th At Troost Westbound Farside, 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City and El Paso. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 21m.
The distance between Des Moines and Mesa is 1174 miles. The road distance is 1388.2 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Mesa without a car is to bus via Ciudad Juárez which takes 33h 21m and costs $250 - $360.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Des Moines to Mesa, including transfers.
Des Moines to Mesa bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Mesa is to fly which takes 4h 10m and costs $140 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus via Ciudad Juárez, which costs $250 - $360 and takes 33h 21m.
Des Moines to Mesa bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.
Mesa is 2h behind Des Moines. It is currently 6:22 PM in Des Moines and 4:22 PM in Mesa.
What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Mesa, AZ, USA?
American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Phoenix (PHX) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Mesa Dr/Main St via Kansas City, On 12Th At Troost Westbound Farside, On Southwest Blvd At 27Th St Southbound, 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City, El Paso, El Paso, Phoenix, and 24th St/Jefferson in around 33h 21m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Des Moines to Phoenix via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Des Moines to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Des Moines to Phoenix via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Des Moines to Phoenix via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Phoenix via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Des Moines to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- When
- Friday, Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Flagstaff
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $340–800
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $50–75
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $50–75
Bus from Des Moines to Tulsa
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $100–150
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to El Paso
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–190
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from El Paso to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $60–90
- [email protected]
- Website
- CBX Cross Border Express
Bus from El Paso to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Schedules at
- CBX Cross Border Express
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Tempe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $160–300
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Mesa is 1388 miles. It takes approximately 24h 4m to drive from Des Moines to Mesa.
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