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How to get fromDes Moines to Sun Cityby plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Des Moines to Sun City by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Phoenix

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane DSM - PHX
    5h 49m
    $174–727

  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 University North to Phoenix Denny's Deer Valleybus bus
    32h 45m
    $509–1,050

  3. Bus via Ciudad Juárez

    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 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenixbus bus
    33h 57m
    $275–374

  4. Drive 1,401 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Sun Citycar car 1,401 mi
    24h 36m
    $256–370

  5. Fly to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)plane plane DSM - AZA
    4h 51m
    $273–956

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Tulsabus bus Jefferson Lines 801
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    36h 57m
    $274–476

Des Moines to Sun City by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration33h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$275Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,182.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 49m

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

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Phoenix (PHX) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Peoria Av & 99th Av via Kansas City, On 12Th At Troost Westbound Farside, On Southwest Blvd At 27Th St Southbound, 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City, El Paso, 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix, 27th Av & McDowell Rd, and Thelda Williams TC in around 33h 57m.

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