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

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

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  1. Fly to General Francisco Mujica International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to General Francisco Mujica International Airport (MLM)plane plane DSM - MLM
    6h 4m
    $5,507–21,163

  2. Fly to Benito Juárez International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX)plane plane DSM - MEX
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Moreliabus bus
    10h 31m
    $4,062–15,668

  3. Bus via Saltillo

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Omaha to Saltillobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Saltillo to Moreliabus bus
    45h 35m
    $6,927–8,086

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus bus
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to San Marcos Amtraktrain train
    4. Take the bus from San Marcos to Moreliabus bus
    2d 12h
    $10,863–21,145

  5. Drive 2,825.8 km

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Moreliacar car 2,825.8 km
    30h 18m
    $5,493–7,935

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Moreliabus bus
    2d 7h
    $5,853–6,682

Des Moines (DSM) to General Francisco Mujica International Airport (MLM) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration6h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$4,649Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,548.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 4m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to General Francisco Mujica International Airport (MLM) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Morelia via 16th & Jackson NW, Omaha, and Saltillo in around 45h 35m.

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