There are 4 ways to get from El Paso to West Des Moines by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Des Moines (DSM)plane ELP - DSM
7h 33m$284–1,163Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from El Paso to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus El Paso
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0156
23h 15m$200–272Bus, train
- Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Los Lunas Rail Runner Stationbus
- Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Kansas Citytrain
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
29h 13m$406–770Drive 1,116.8 mi
- Drive from El Paso to West Des Moinescar 1,116.8 mi
20h 47m$204–295
El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Des Moines (DSM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from El Paso to West Des Moines is to bus which costs $200 - $280 and takes 23h 15m.
The fastest way to get from El Paso to West Des Moines is to fly which takes 7h 33m and costs $280 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from El Paso to West Des Moines. However, there are services departing from El Paso and arriving at Des Moines via On Sw Blvd At 27Th Northbound Nearside and Kansas City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 15m.
The distance between El Paso and West Des Moines is 1012 miles. The road distance is 1123.3 miles.
The best way to get from El Paso to West Des Moines without a car is to bus which takes 23h 15m and costs $200 - $280.
It takes approximately 7h 33m to get from El Paso to West Des Moines, including transfers.
El Paso to West Des Moines bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from El Paso station.
The best way to get from El Paso to West Des Moines is to fly which takes 7h 33m and costs $280 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $280 and takes 23h 15m.
El Paso to West Des Moines bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City station.
West Des Moines is 1h ahead of El Paso. It is currently 11:26 AM in El Paso and 12:26 PM in West Des Moines.
What companies run services between El Paso, TX, USA and West 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 West Des Moines via 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City, On Sw Blvd At 27Th Northbound Nearside, On 12Th At Troost Eastbound, Kansas City Bus Station, and Des Moines in around 23h 15m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Des Moines via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Des Moines via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,200
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Des Moines via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,200
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Des Moines via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $290–1,300
- Website
- united.com
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Des Moines via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $290–600
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from El Paso to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–190
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from El Paso Bus Station to Los Lunas Rail Runner Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–80
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between El Paso to West Des Moines is 1123 miles. It takes approximately 20h 47m to drive from El Paso to West Des Moines.
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