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

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There are 8 ways to get from New Mexico to Des Moines by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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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
    $162–704

  2. Bus via Colorado Springs

    1. Take the bus from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center to Colorado Springsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Colorado Springs Downtown Station to Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver to Des Moinesbus bus
    21h 41m
    $240–334

  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 to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson Lines 802 / ...
    22h 40m
    $343–662

  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 2m
    $194–791

  6. Fly from Hobbs Airport

    1. Fly from Hobbs Airport (HOB) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane HOB - DSM
    4h 45m
    $195–843

  7. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ABQ - DSM
    5h 39m
    $197–872

  8. Bus

    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
    $205–355

New Mexico to Des Moines by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration21h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$240Cheapest 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 ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center to Des Moines via Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs Downtown Station, Union Station, and Denver in around 21h 41m.

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