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How to get fromGrand Canyon National Park to Des Moinesby bus, plane, train, car, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Grand Canyon National Park to Des Moines by bus, plane, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus to Flagstaff, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Grand Canyon Maswik Lodge to Flagstaff Pulliam Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Flagstaff (FLG) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane FLG - DSM
    9h 58m
    $250–945

  2. Drive 1,316.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Canyon National Park to Des Moinescar car 1,316.4 mi
    22h 59m
    $241–347

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Grand Canyon Maswik Lodge to Flagstaff Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    32h 34m
    $462–983

  4. Shuttle to Phoenix, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Grand Canyon Village to Sky Harbor International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane PHX - DSM
    8h 4m
    $453–1,047

  5. Shuttle to Harry Reid International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from GC Village Bright Angel Lodge to Treasure Island Hotel and Casinoshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane LAS - DSM
    10h 19m
    $316–770

Grand Canyon National Park to Des Moines by foot, bus, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration32h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$462Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,171.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 58m

What companies run services between Grand Canyon National Park, AZ, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Grand Canyon National Park to Des Moines. However, you can walk to Maswik Lodge, take the bus to Flagstaff Pulliam Airport, walk to Flagstaff (FLG) airport, fly to Des Moines (DSM), then take the taxi to Des Moines. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Grand Canyon National Park to Des Moines via Grand Canyon Maswik Lodge, Flagstaff Amtrak Station, Flagstaff, Kansas City, On Grand At Pershing Farside Northbound, On 12Th At Charlotte Eastbound Nearside, and Kansas City Bus Station in around 32h 34m.

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