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How to get fromTucson to Des Moinesby plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Tucson to Des Moines by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Tucson

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    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane TUS - DSM
    6h 10m
    $217–971

  2. Bus via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucson to El Pasobus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    30h 1m
    $260–355

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Tucson Downtown to Flagstaff Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    34h 58m
    $500–991

  4. Drive 1,375.1 mi

    1. Drive from Tucson to Des Moinescar car 1,375.1 mi
    24h 50m
    $251–363

  5. Bus to Phoenix, fly

    1. Take the bus from University of Phoenix to Sky Harbor International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane PHX - DSM
    5h 56m
    $282–857

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tucson to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tulsa to Kansas Citybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    35h 55m
    $297–523

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to St. Louistrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0153S
    2d 8h
    $665–1,420

Tucson to Des Moines by bus and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration2d 8hAverage Duration
Ticket$665Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,169.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 10m

What companies run services between Tucson, AZ, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Tucson (TUS) to Des Moines (DSM) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broadway/Country Club to Des Moines via Downtown Ronstadt Center, 6th Av/District, 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucson, El Paso, 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City, On Sw Blvd At 27Th Northbound Nearside, On 12Th At Troost Eastbound, and Kansas City in around 30h 1m.

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