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How to get fromDes Moines to Mexicoby bus, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Des Moines to Mexico by bus, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Columbiabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Columbia to Mexicotaxi taxi
    7h 19m
    $198–285

  2. Drive 229.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Mexicocar car 229.8 mi
    4h 55m
    $42–61

  3. Fly to Columbia Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane DSM - COU
    2. Take the taxi from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Mexicotaxi taxi
    5h 12m
    $288–831

  4. Bus, drive (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Quincy Public Transit Hubbus bus Greyhound US0153S
    2. Drive from Quincy Public Transit Hub to Mexicocar car
    7h 21m
    $56–100

  5. Bus, taxi via Des Moines

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Columbiabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Columbia to Mexicotaxi taxi
    7h 34m
    $222–302

  6. Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane DSM - STL
    2. Take a shuttle bus from St. Louis to Bowling Green, Moshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Bowling Green, Mo to Mexico, MOshuttle bus
    8h 7m
    $184–856

Des Moines (DSM) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) flights

Calendar64Weekly Planes
Duration6h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$105Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 359.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Des Moines to Mexico. However, you can take the bus to Kansas City Bus Station, take the bus to Columbia, then take the taxi to Mexico. Alternatively, you can drive from Des Moines to Mexico in around 4h 55m.

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