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How to get fromNew Mexico to Des Moinesby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from New Mexico to Des Moines by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly from Four Corners Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Four Corners Regional Airport (FMN) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane FMN - DSM
    4h 23m
    $102–450

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1140
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    22h 30m
    $182–292

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0156
    22h 51m
    $263–617

  4. Drive  974.6 mi

    1. Drive from Albuquerque to Des Moinescar car 974.6 mi
    17h 24m
    $178–257

  5. Fly from Roswell Industrial Air Center Airport

    1. Fly from Roswell Industrial Air Center Airport (ROW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ROW - DSM
    5h 4m
    $125–503

  6. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ABQ - DSM
    5h 40m
    $118–574

  7. Taxi to Durango–La Plata County Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Farmington to Durango-Airport-DROtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane DRO - DSM
    5h 58m
    $261–636

New Mexico to Des Moines by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration22h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$182Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 853.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between New Mexico, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

United Airlines flies from Four Corners Regional Airport (FMN) to Des Moines (DSM) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Des Moines via Denver Union Station in around 22h 30m.

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