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How to get fromDes Moines to Tucumcariby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Tucumcari by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA)plane plane DSM - AMA
    2. Take the bus from Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta to Tucumcaribus bus
    7h 51m
    $148–522

  2. Drive  803 mi

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    1. Drive from Des Moines to Tucumcaricar car 803 mi
    14h 32m
    $147–212

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0156
    2. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Tucumcaribus bus Kansas City
    17h 53m
    $153–203

  4. Fly to Albuquerque International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane DSM - ABQ
    2. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Tucumcaribus bus
    9h 17m
    $159–674

  5. Bus via Des Moines

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus Jefferson Lines 803 / ...
    2. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Tucumcaribus bus Kansas City
    18h 8m
    $172–224

Des Moines (DSM) to Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA) flights

Calendar52Weekly Planes
Duration6h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 744.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 51m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Tucumcari, NM, USA?

You can take a bus from Des Moines to Tucumcari via Kansas City Bus Station, On 12Th At Troost Westbound Farside, On Southwest Blvd At 27Th St Southbound, 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City, and Tucumcari in around 17h 53m.

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