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How to get fromEl Paso to Des Moinesby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from El Paso to Des Moines by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ELP - DSM
    7h 33m
    $294–1,163

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from El Paso to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus bus El Paso
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson Lines 802 / ...
    22h 50m
    $198–259

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to ABQ Alvarado Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    27h 44m
    $386–753

  4. Drive 1,123.2 mi

    1. Drive from El Paso to Des Moinescar car 1,123.2 mi
    20h 56m
    $205–297

  5. Bus via Denver

    1. Take the bus from El Paso to Denverbus bus Lxus 1104 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Denver to Des Moinesbus bus Btw 1402
    25h 50m
    $244–436

El Paso to Des Moines by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration22h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$198Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,005.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 33m

What companies run services between El Paso, TX, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Des Moines (DSM) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Paso to Des Moines via 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City, On Sw Blvd At 27Th Northbound Nearside, On 12Th At Troost Eastbound, and Kansas City in around 22h 50m.

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