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How to get fromDes Moines to Tucumcariby plane, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Tucumcari by plane, bus, 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 25m
    $218–801

  2. Drive 803 mi

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

  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 7m
    $253–1,042

  5. Fly to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)plane plane DSM - LBB
    2. Take the bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Stabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta to Tucumcaribus bus
    10h 21m
    $229–832

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

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration5h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$144Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 744.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 25m

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, On 12Th At Troost Westbound Farside, On Southwest Blvd At 27Th St Southbound, 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City, and Tucumcari in around 18h 8m.

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