There are 8 ways to get from Des Moines to New Mexico by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, or shuttle
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Fly to Four Corners Regional Airport
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Four Corners Regional Airport (FMN)plane DSM - FMN
4h 21m$128–571Bus, train
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0156
- Take the train from Kansas City to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain Southwest Chief
22h 33m$261–598Bus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Tulsabus Jefferson Lines 801
- Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
24h 20m$204–303Drive 978 mi
- Drive from Des Moines to Albuquerquecar 978 mi
17h 15m$179–258Fly to Albuquerque International Airport
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane DSM - ABQ
5h 17m$168–772Fly to Roswell Industrial Air Center Airport
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Roswell Industrial Air Center Airport (ROW)plane DSM - ROW
4h 43m$154–641Fly to Durango–La Plata County Airport, taxi
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO)plane DSM - DRO
- Take the taxi from Durango-Airport-DRO to Farmingtontaxi
5h 30m$278–771Fly to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)plane DSM - SAF
- Take a shuttle bus from Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport to Albuquerque International Sunport
6h 52m$203–707
Des Moines to New Mexico by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to New Mexico is to drive which costs $170 - $260 and takes 17h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to New Mexico is to fly which takes 4h 21m and costs $120 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to New Mexico station. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Albuquerque Bus Station via Tulsa Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 20m.
The distance between Des Moines and New Mexico is 859 miles. The road distance is 983.7 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines to New Mexico without a car is to bus and train which takes 22h 33m and costs $260 - $600.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Des Moines to New Mexico, including transfers.
Des Moines to New Mexico bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Des Moines to New Mexico is to fly which takes 4h 21m and costs $120 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $310 and takes 24h 20m.
Des Moines to New Mexico bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Tulsa station.
New Mexico is 1h behind Des Moines. It is currently 8:50 PM in Des Moines and 7:50 PM in New Mexico.
What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and New Mexico, USA?
United Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Four Corners Regional Airport (FMN) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Albuquerque Bus Station via Tulsa Bus Station in around 24h 20m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Four Corners Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Des Moines to Albuquerque International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Des Moines to Roswell Industrial Air Center Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Des Moines to Durango–La Plata County Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Des Moines to Santa Fe Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–160
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to New Mexico is 984 miles. It takes approximately 17h 15m to drive from Des Moines to New Mexico.
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