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How to get fromFlagstaff to Des Moinesby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or shuttle

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

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  1. Fly from Flagstaff

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    1. Fly from Flagstaff (FLG) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane FLG - DSM
    7h 13m
    $211–888

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Flagstaff to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson 802 / ...
    29h 13m
    $438–878

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Flagstaff Bus Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa to Kansas Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    33h 5m
    $247–442

  4. Drive 1,294.3 mi

    1. Drive from Flagstaff to Des Moinescar car 1,294.3 mi
    22h 13m
    $237–342

  5. Shuttle to Phoenix, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Flagstaff Amtrak to Sky Harbor International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane PHX - DSM
    6h 26m
    $399–903

Flagstaff to Des Moines by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration29h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$438Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,081.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 13m

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

American Airlines flies from Flagstaff (FLG) to Des Moines (DSM) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Flagstaff Bus Station to Des Moines via Tulsa and Kansas City in around 33h 5m.

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