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How to get fromDes Moines to Isla Mujeresby plane, ferry, car, car ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Des Moines to Isla Mujeres by plane, ferry, car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Cancún International Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Cancún International Airport (CUN)plane plane DSM - CUN
    2. Take the ferry from Playa Tortugas to Isla Mujeresferry ferry
    8h 32m
    $2,879–10,635

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Punta Samcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Punta Sam to Isla Mujerescarferry car ferry Punta Sam
    2d
    $9,180–13,029

  3. Fly to Cozumel International Airport, ferry, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Cozumel International Airport (CZM)plane plane DSM - CZM
    2. Take the ferry from Cozumel to Playa del Carmenferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Playa del Carmen Alterna to Terminal de Autobuses ADO Cancúnbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Playa Tortugas to Isla Mujeresferry ferry
    12h 7m
    $3,744–15,157

Des Moines (DSM) to Cancún International Airport (CUN) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration7h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$2,065Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Des Moines to Isla Mujeres.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,423.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Des Moines to Isla Mujeres. However, you can take the taxi to Des-Moines-Airport-DSM airport, fly to Cancún International Airport (CUN), walk to Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2, take the shuttle to Playa Tortugas, walk to Playa Tortugas, then take the ferry to Isla Mujeres. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Des Moines to Isla Mujeres via Punta Sam in around 2d.

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