What is the cheapest way to get from Des Moines to León?

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to León is to bus which costs $5500 - $7000 and takes 42h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to León?

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to León is to fly which takes 7h 21m and costs $3500 - $15000.

Is there a direct bus between Des Moines and León?

No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to León. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at León via 16th & Jackson NW, Omaha and Zacatecas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 45m.

How far is it from Des Moines to León?

The distance between Des Moines and León is 2437 km. The road distance is 2677.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Des Moines to León without a car is to bus which takes 42h 45m and costs $5500 - $7000.

How long does it take to get from Des Moines to León?

It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Des Moines to León, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Des Moines to León bus from?

Des Moines to León bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.

Bus or fly from Des Moines to León?

The best way to get from Des Moines to León is to fly which takes 7h 21m and costs $3500 - $15000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $5500 - $7000 and takes 42h 45m.

Where does the Des Moines to León bus arrive?

Des Moines to León bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Omaha, NE station.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and León?

León is 1h behind Des Moines. It is currently 5:49 AM in Des Moines and 4:49 AM in León.

Can I drive from Des Moines to León?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to León is 2677 km. It takes approximately 28h 43m to drive from Des Moines to León.

How do I get a bus ticket from Des Moines to León?

Book your Des Moines to León bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near León?

There are 221+ hotels available in León.

Des Moines to León - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Des Moines to León by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, shuttle, or bus

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Fly to Del Bajío International Airport
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1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Del Bajío International Airport (BJX)plane DSM - BJX
7h 21m
$3,530–14,429
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus
2. Take the bus from Omaha to Zacatecasbus
3. Take the bus from Zacatecas to Leónbus
42h 45m
$5,765–6,973
Drive 2,677.2 km
1. Drive from Des Moines to Leóncar 2,677.2 km
28h 43m
$5,145–7,431
Fly to Lic. Jesús Terán Peredo International Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Lic. Jesús Terán Peredo International Airport (AGU)plane DSM - AGU
2. Take a shuttle bus from Aguascalientes to Leónshuttle
8h 7m
$5,298–21,779
Fly to San Luis Potosí Airport, bus
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to San Luis Potosí Airport (SLP)plane DSM - SLP
2. Take the bus from San Luis Potosí to Leónbus
9h 44m
$4,903–19,199
Fly to Querétaro Intercontinental Airport, bus
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Querétaro Intercontinental Airport (QRO)plane DSM - QRO
2. Take the bus from Querétaro to Leónbus
11h 1m
$4,308–16,309

Des Moines (DSM) to Del Bajío International Airport (BJX) flights

41Weekly Planes

7h 16mAverage Duration

$3,267Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,436.9 km
Duration: 7h 21m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Del Bajío International Airport (BJX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to León via 16th & Jackson NW, Omaha, and Zacatecas in around 42h 45m.

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