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

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  1. Fly Flagstaff to Des Moines

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    1. Fly from Flagstaff (FLG) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane FLG - DSM
    5h 39m
    $136–520

  2. Fly Flagstaff to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Flagstaff (FLG) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane FLG - FOD
    2. Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Des Moinescar car
    16h 34m
    $134–522

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Flagstaff to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0156
    29h 24m
    $714–1,100

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Flagstaff Bus Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson Lines 802
    32h 30m
    $259–396

  5. Drive  1,294.3 mi

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

  6. Shuttle to Phoenix, fly to Des Moines

    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 21m
    $280–595

Flagstaff to Des Moines by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration29h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$714Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,081.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 39m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Flagstaff (FLG) to Des Moines (DSM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Flagstaff Bus Station to Des Moines via Tulsa in around 32h 30m.

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