What is the cheapest way to get from Des Moines to La Paz?

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to La Paz is to drive which costs $7000 - $11000 and takes 2 days 2h.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to La Paz?

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to La Paz is to fly and shuttle which takes 8h 22m and costs $12000 - $25000.

How far is it from Des Moines to La Paz?

The distance between Des Moines and La Paz is 2715 km. The road distance is 3851 km.

How do I travel from Des Moines to La Paz without a car?

The best way to get from Des Moines to La Paz without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 20h and costs $7500 - $14000.

How long does it take to get from Des Moines to La Paz?

It takes approximately 8h 22m to get from Des Moines to La Paz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Des Moines to La Paz bus from?

Des Moines to La Paz bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Des Moines station.

Where does the Des Moines to La Paz bus arrive?

Des Moines to La Paz bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Tulsa station.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and La Paz?

La Paz is 2h behind Des Moines. It is currently 5:56 PM in Des Moines and 3:56 PM in La Paz.

Can I drive from Des Moines to La Paz?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to La Paz is 3851 km. It takes approximately 2 days 2h to drive from Des Moines to La Paz.

Where can I stay near La Paz?

There are 462+ hotels available in La Paz.

Des Moines to La Paz - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, shuttle, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Des Moines and La Paz?

No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to La Paz. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at La Paz Malecón via Tulsa Bus Station, Phoenix Bus Station, C. José Azueta y Blvr. López Mateos and Mexicali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 20h.

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There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to La Paz by plane, shuttle, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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Fly from Des Moines, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)plane DSM - SJD
2. Take a shuttle bus from San José del Cabo Airport to La Pazshuttle
8h 22m
$12,232–24,587
Drive 3,851 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Des Moines to La Pazcar 3,851 km
2d 2h
$7,453–10,765
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Tulsabus
2. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Calexico Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Mexicali to La Paz Malecónbus
2d 20h
$7,595–13,862
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
2. Take the train from Kansas City to Riversidetrain
3. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Oceansidetrain
4. Take the bus from Oceanside to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus
5. Take the bus from Tijuana Central Bus Terminal to La Paz Malecónbus
3d
$13,040–26,247
Drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly, shuttle
1. Drive from Des Moines to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)car
2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)plane FOD - SJD
3. Take a shuttle bus from San José del Cabo Airport to La Pazshuttle
22h 45m
$11,112–19,639

Des Moines to La Paz by bus, foot, and train

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Distance: 2,715.3 km
Duration: 8h 22m

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

You can take a bus from Des Moines to La Paz Malecón via Tulsa Bus Station, Phoenix Bus Station, Calexico Bus Station, C. José Azueta y Blvr. López Mateos, Central de Autobuses de Mexicali, and Mexicali in around 2d 20h.

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