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

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Mérida is to fly which costs $2900 - $13000 and takes 7h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Mérida is to fly which takes 7h 48m and costs $2900 - $13000.

Is there a direct bus between Des Moines and Mérida?

No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Mérida. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Mérida Centro Histórico via 16th & Jackson NW, Omaha, Monclova, Monterrey and Acayucan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 15h.

How far is it from Des Moines to Mérida?

The distance between Des Moines and Mérida is 2341 km. The road distance is 3815.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Des Moines to Mérida without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 15h and costs $7500 - $10000.

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

It takes approximately 7h 48m to get from Des Moines to Mérida, including transfers.

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

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

Bus or fly from Des Moines to Mérida?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Mérida is to fly which takes 7h 48m and costs $2900 - $13000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $7500 - $10000 and takes 2 days 15h.

Where does the Des Moines to Mérida bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Mérida?

Mérida is 1h behind Des Moines. It is currently 3:22 PM in Des Moines and 2:22 PM in Mérida.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Mérida?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Mérida is 3816 km. It takes approximately 44h 36m to drive from Des Moines to Mérida.

Where can I stay near Mérida?

There are 890+ hotels available in Mérida.

Des Moines to Mérida - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Mérida International Airport (MID)plane DSM - MID
7h 48m
$2,988–12,593
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus
2. Take the bus from Omaha to Monclovabus
3. Take the bus from Monclova to Monterreybus
4. Take the bus from Monterrey to Acayucanbus
5. Take the bus from Acayucan to Mérida Centro Históricobus
2d 15h
$7,861–9,669
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Bloomington-Normalbus
2. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to San Marcos Amtraktrain
3. Take the bus from San Marcos to Monterreybus
4. Take the bus from Monterrey to Cárdenasbus
5. Take the bus from Cárdenas to Catazajábus
6. Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Palenque to Estación Tren Maya Mérida Teyatrain
3d 2h
$15,487–25,703
Drive 3,815.9 km
1. Drive from Des Moines to Méridacar 3,815.9 km
44h 36m
$7,976–11,521
Bus via Denton
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dentonbus
3. Take the bus from Denton to Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellumbus
4. Take the bus from Dallas to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus
5. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Mérida Centro Históricobus
2d 21h
$8,302–11,836
Bus via Irving
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Dallas to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus
4. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Mérida Centro Históricobus
2d 21h
$8,328–12,092

Des Moines (DSM) to Mérida International Airport (MID) flights

19Weekly Planes

10h 23mAverage Duration

$2,560Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Des Moines to Mérida.

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Distance: 2,340.8 km
Duration: 7h 48m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Mérida International Airport (MID) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Mérida Centro Histórico via 16th & Jackson NW, Omaha, Monclova, Monterrey, and Acayucan in around 2d 15h.

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