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

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There are 5 ways to get from West Des Moines to Scottsdale by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane DSM - PHX
    4h 39m
    $172–725

  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
    32h 51m
    $274–389

  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 Tempebus bus
    33h 46m
    $468–979

  4. Drive 1,374.2 mi

    1. Drive from West Des Moines to Scottsdalecar car 1,374.2 mi
    23h 58m
    $251–363

  5. 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
    34h 45m
    $287–502

Des Moines (DSM) to Phoenix (PHX) flights

Calendar67Weekly Planes
Duration4h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$153Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,167.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 39m

What companies run services between West Des Moines, IA, USA and Scottsdale, 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 McDowell Rd & Pima Rd 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 McDowell Rd & 27th Av in around 32h 51m.

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