There are 6 ways to get from Des Moines to Belize City by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Belize City Goldson Intl Apt
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Belize City Goldson Intl Apt (BZE)plane DSM - BZE
7h 2m$262–1,203Fly to Belize City Municipal Airport
cheapest- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Belize City Municipal Airport (TZA)plane DSM - TZA
26h 32m$189–773Bus via Mexico City
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus
- Take the bus from Omaha to Saltillobus
- Take the bus from Saltillo to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus
- Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Chetumalbus
- Take the bus from Chetumal to Belize Citybus
3d$524–930Drive 3,913.8 km
- Drive from Des Moines to Belize Citycar 3,913.8 km
47h 52m$814–1,176Bus, train
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Bloomington-Normalbus
- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to San Marcos Amtraktrain
- Take the bus from San Marcos to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus
- Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Chetumalbus
- Take the bus from Chetumal to Belize Citybus
3d 12h$596–1,421Bus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus
- Take the bus from Houston to Guatemala Citybus
- Take the bus from Guatemala City to Belize Citybus
4d 9h$385–713
Des Moines to Belize City by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Belize City is to fly which costs $180 - $800 and takes 26h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Belize City is to fly which takes 7h 2m and costs $260 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Belize City. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Belize City via 16th & Jackson NW, Omaha, Saltillo, Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte and Chetumal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 0h.
The distance between Des Moines and Belize City is 2743 km. The road distance is 3913.8 km.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Belize City without a car is to bus via Mexico City which takes 3 days 0h and costs $500 - $950.
It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Des Moines to Belize City, including transfers.
Des Moines to Belize City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Belize City is to fly which takes 7h 2m and costs $260 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus via Mexico City, which costs $500 - $950 and takes 3 days 0h.
Des Moines to Belize City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Omaha, NE station.
Belize City is 1h behind Des Moines. It is currently 4:06 AM in Des Moines and 3:06 AM in Belize City.
What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Belize City, Belize?
United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Belize City Goldson Intl Apt (BZE) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Belize City via 16th & Jackson NW, Omaha, Saltillo, Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte, and Chetumal in around 3d.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Belize City Goldson Intl Apt via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
Flights from Des Moines to Belize City Goldson Intl Apt via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Bloomington-Normal to San Marcos Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $270–700
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NE
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Website
- Greyhound
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Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Belize City is 3914 km. It takes approximately 47h 52m to drive from Des Moines to Belize City.
There are 65+ hotels available in Belize City.








