There are 8 ways to get from Des Moines to Calexico by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
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 San Diego International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane DSM - SAN
- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Calexico Bus Stationbus
9h 40m$186–756Fly to Yuma International Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Yuma International Airport (YUM)plane DSM - YUM
- Take the bus from Yuma County Area Transit to Calexico Bus Stationbus
10h 37m$167–690Bus, train
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Kansas City to Flagstafftrain
- Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus
- Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Calexico Bus Stationbus
37h 53m$408–892Bus via Ciudad Juárez
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to El Pasobus
- Take the bus from El Paso to Indio Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Calexico Bus Stationbus
38h 27m$316–428Drive 1,623.3 mi
- Drive from Des Moines to Calexicocar 1,623.3 mi
28h 31m$297–428Fly to Phoenix, bus
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Phoenix (PHX)plane DSM - PHX
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Calexico Bus Stationbus
8h 50m$168–686Fly to Imperial County Airport
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Imperial County Airport (IPL)plane DSM - IPL
8h 23m$228–911Bus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Tulsabus
- Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Calexico Bus Stationbus
38h 55m$284–508
Des Moines to Calexico by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Calexico is to bus which costs $280 - $550 and takes 38h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Calexico is to fly which takes 8h 23m and costs $220 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Calexico station. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Calexico Bus Station via On 12Th At Troost Westbound Farside, 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City, El Paso and Indio Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 27m.
The distance between Des Moines and Calexico is 1576 miles. The road distance is 1632.8 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Calexico without a car is to bus and train which takes 37h 53m and costs $400 - $900.
It takes approximately 9h 40m to get from Des Moines to Calexico, including transfers.
Des Moines to Calexico bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Calexico is to bus via Ciudad Juárez which takes 38h 27m and costs $310 - $430. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $220 - $950 and takes 8h 23m.
Des Moines to Calexico bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Tulsa station.
Calexico is 2h behind Des Moines. It is currently 3:12 AM in Des Moines and 1:12 AM in Calexico.
What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Calexico, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Des Moines to Calexico Bus Station via Kansas City, On 12Th At Troost Westbound Farside, On Southwest Blvd At 27Th St Southbound, 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City, El Paso, and Indio Bus Station in around 38h 27m. Alternatively, American Airlines, Southern Airways Express, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Imperial County Airport (IPL) 3 times a day.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Des Moines to San Diego International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Des Moines to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Des Moines to Phoenix via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Des Moines to Yuma International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Des Moines to Yuma International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Des Moines to Yuma International Airport via Denver, Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 24m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Flagstaff
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $330–750
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Calexico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indio Bus Station to Calexico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Calexico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Yuma County Area Transit to Calexico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–15
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $150–300
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Calexico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
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Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Calexico is 1633 miles. It takes approximately 28h 31m to drive from Des Moines to Calexico.
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