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How to get fromPhoenix Airport (PHX) to Des Moinesby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Des Moines by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane PHX - DSM
    2h 56m
    $183–768

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson Lines 802
    33h 15m
    $260–470

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Airport to Flagstaff Amtrak Stationbus bus Phx
    2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    33h 48m
    $499–1,042

  4. Drive 1,383.7 mi

    1. Drive from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Des Moinescar car 1,383.7 mi
    24h 19m
    $253–365

  5. Bus, train via Des Moines

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train 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
    33h 54m
    $442–945

Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Des Moines by tram and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration33h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$260Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,154.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 56m

What companies run services between Phoenix Airport (PHX), 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 vehicle from Terminal 4 Station to Des Moines via 24th St Station, Phoenix Bus Station, and Tulsa in around 33h 15m.

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