There are 5 ways to get from Glendale to Des Moines by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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 Phoenix (PHX) to Des Moines (DSM)plane PHX - DSM
5h 27m$179–773Bus, train
- Take the bus from Phoenix Glendale to Flagstaff Train Stationbus
- Take the train from Flagstaff to Kansas Citytrain
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
32h 49m$431–940Bus via Ciudad Juárez
- Take the bus from Phoenix to El Pasobus Cbx
- Take the bus from El Paso to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
33h 4m$252–362Drive 1,392.3 mi
- Drive from Glendale to Des Moinescar 1,392.3 mi
24h 36m$255–367Bus
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
- Take the bus from Tulsa to Des Moinesbus Jefferson Lines 802
34h 32m$262–472
Glendale to Des Moines by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Glendale to Des Moines is to drive which costs $250 - $370 and takes 24h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Glendale to Des Moines is to fly which takes 5h 27m and costs $170 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Glendale to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Glendale Av & 58th Dr and arriving at Des Moines via Phoenix, El Paso, On Sw Blvd At 27Th Northbound Nearside and Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 4m.
The distance between Glendale and Des Moines is 1180 miles. The road distance is 1400.4 miles.
The best way to get from Glendale to Des Moines without a car is to bus and train which takes 32h 49m and costs $430 - $950.
It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Glendale to Des Moines, including transfers.
Glendale to Des Moines bus services, operated by CBX Cross Border Express, depart from Phoenix station.
The best way to get from Glendale to Des Moines is to fly which takes 5h 27m and costs $170 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus via Ciudad Juárez, which costs $250 - $370 and takes 33h 4m.
Glendale to Des Moines bus services, operated by CBX Cross Border Express, arrive at El Paso station.
Des Moines is 2h ahead of Glendale. It is currently 5:15 PM in Glendale and 7:15 PM in Des Moines.
What companies run services between Glendale, AZ, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?
American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Des Moines (DSM) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Glendale Av & 58th Dr to Des Moines via 24th St & Jefferson St, Phoenix, El Paso, El Paso, 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City, On Sw Blvd At 27Th Northbound Nearside, On 12Th At Troost Eastbound, and Kansas City in around 33h 4m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Phoenix to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Phoenix to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Phoenix to Des Moines via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $190–850
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Phoenix to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Phoenix to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Phoenix to Des Moines via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Flagstaff to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $380–850
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Phoenix Glendale to Flagstaff Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Tulsa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $160–320
- Website
- Greyhound
- [email protected]
- Website
- CBX Cross Border Express
Bus from Phoenix to El Paso
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Schedules at
- CBX Cross Border Express
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from Phoenix to El Paso
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $60–90
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from El Paso to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–190
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $50–75
Bus from Tulsa to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $100–150
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Yes, the driving distance between Glendale to Des Moines is 1400 miles. It takes approximately 24h 36m to drive from Glendale to Des Moines.
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