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How to get fromWest Des Moines to Phoenixby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from West Des Moines to Phoenix by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Phoenix

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane DSM - PHX
    3h 22m
    $189–623

  2. Bus via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to El Pasobus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Paso to Phoenixbus bus
    31h 53m
    $254–364

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Flagstafftrain train
    3. Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus bus
    32h 28m
    $414–1,012

  4. Drive  1,385 mi

    1. Drive from West Des Moines to Phoenixcar car 1,385 mi
    24h 10m
    $253–366

  5. Fly to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)plane plane DSM - AZA
    4h 28m
    $206–898

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Tulsabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus
    32h 20m
    $292–457

Des Moines (DSM) to Phoenix (PHX) flights

Calendar63Weekly Planes
Duration4h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$137Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,156.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 22m

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

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Phoenix (PHX) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from West Des Moines to Downtown Phx Hub/Washington St via Des Moines, Kansas City Bus Station, On 12Th At Troost Westbound Farside, On Southwest Blvd At 27Th St Southbound, 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City, El Paso, El Paso, Phoenix, and 24th St/Washington in around 31h 53m.

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