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

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There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Morelia by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to General Francisco Mujica International Airport (MLM)plane plane DSM - MLM
    6h 50m
    $4,461–17,226

  2. 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
    $7,410–8,475

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Bloomington-Normalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to San Marcos Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Marcos to Moreliabus bus
    2d 8h
    $14,566–22,623

  4. Drive  2,825.8 km

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Moreliacar car 2,825.8 km
    30h 19m
    $5,952–8,597

  5. 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
    $6,055–6,631

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

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration7h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$3,539Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,548.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 50m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Volaris fly from Des Moines (DSM) to General Francisco Mujica International Airport (MLM) 3 times a day. 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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