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How to get fromIowa to Grand Canyonby plane, shuttle, bus, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Iowa to Grand Canyon by plane, shuttle, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Des Moines to Phoenix, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane DSM - PHX
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Grand Canyon Villageshuttle bus
    7h 41m
    $416–899

  2. Fly Omaha to Flagstaff, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane plane OMA - FLG
    2. Take the bus from Flagstaff Pulliam Airport to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodgebus bus
    10h 9m
    $183–678

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Flagstafftrain train
    3. Take the bus from Flagstaff Amtrak Station to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodgebus bus
    32h 2m
    $443–902

  4. Drive 1,316.2 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Grand Canyoncar car 1,316.2 mi
    22h 58m
    $241–347

  5. Fly Des Moines to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane DSM - LAS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Treasure Island Hotel and Casino to GC Village Bright Angel Lodgeshuttle bus
    10h 17m
    $253–726

  6. Fly Omaha to Phoenix, shuttle

    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane OMA - PHX
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Grand Canyon Villageshuttle bus
    9h 54m
    $441–581

  7. Fly Des Moines to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)plane plane DSM - AZA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Grand Canyon Villageshuttle bus
    8h 50m
    $461–1,059

Iowa to Grand Canyon by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration32h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$443Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,383.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 41m

What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Grand Canyon, AZ, USA?

There is no direct connection from Iowa to Grand Canyon. However, you can take the taxi to Des-Moines-Airport-DSM airport, fly to Phoenix (PHX), walk to Sky Harbor International Airport, then take the shuttle to Grand Canyon Village. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodge via Kansas City, On 13Th Between Charlotte & Holmes Wb, On Grand At Pershing Crown Center Shops Sb, Kansas City, Flagstaff, and Flagstaff Amtrak Station in around 32h 2m.

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