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How to get fromDes Moines to Tucsonby plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 8 ways to get from Des Moines to Tucson by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Des Moines to Tucson

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane DSM - TUS
    5h 53m
    $248–1,121

  2. Drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Tucson

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)car car
    2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane FOD - TUS
    16h 14m
    $167–724

  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 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucsonbus bus
    30h 59m
    $263–353

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Flagstafftrain train
    3. Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Tucson Downtownbus bus
    34h 42m
    $503–993

  5. Drive 1,378.1 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Tucsoncar car 1,378.1 mi
    24h 41m
    $252–364

  6. Fly Des Moines to Phoenix, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane DSM - PHX
    2. Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to University of Phoenixbus bus
    5h 56m
    $218–806

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Tulsabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Tucsonbus bus
    35h 30m
    $300–522

  8. Bus, train via St. Louis

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0153S
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    2d 10h
    $665–1,420

Des Moines to Tucson by bus and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration2d 10hAverage Duration
Ticket$665Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,168.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 53m

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Tucson (TUS) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Broadway/Country Club via Kansas City, On 12Th At Troost Westbound Farside, On Southwest Blvd At 27Th St Southbound, 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City, El Paso, 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucson, 6th Av/District, and Downtown Ronstadt Center in around 30h 59m.

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