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How to get fromDes Moines to Chihuahuaby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Chihuahua 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 General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport (CUU)plane plane DSM - CUU
    5h 43m
    $2,841–12,646

  2. Bus

    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 Ciudad Juárez to Chihuahuabus bus
    29h 31m
    $3,829–4,978

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Bloomington-Normalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Alpine Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Alpine to Chihuahuabus bus
    2d 7h
    $17,058–26,548

  4. Drive  2,167.8 km

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Chihuahuacar car 2,167.8 km
    23h 38m
    $4,566–6,595

  5. Bus via Denver

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to El Paso Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Paso - Limo Express to Chihuahua Centrobus bus
    36h 20m
    $4,609–8,066

Des Moines to Chihuahua by bus and foot

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration36h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$4,609Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,838.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Chihuahua, Mexico?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Volaris fly from Des Moines (DSM) to General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport (CUU) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Chihuahua via Kansas City Bus Station, On 12Th At Troost Westbound Farside, On Southwest Blvd At 27Th St Southbound, 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City, El Paso, Presidencia, Minatitlán Sur, and Ciudad Juárez in around 29h 31m.

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