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

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane DSM - SAN
    7h 53m
    $3,348–13,264

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    45h 6m
    $9,316–20,643

  3. Bus via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to El Pasobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ciudad Juárez to Tijuanabus bus
    47h 10m
    $6,438–8,948

  4. Drive  2,836.1 km

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Tijuanacar car 2,836.1 km
    27h 24m
    $5,541–8,003

  5. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane DSM - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diegobus bus
    9h 55m
    $3,698–11,914

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Tulsabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to El Monte Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Monte to Tijuana Línea, B.C.bus bus
    47h 40m
    $5,977–10,415

Des Moines to Tijuana by bus, foot, train, and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration45h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$9,316Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,343.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 53m

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Tijuana via Kansas City, On 12Th At Troost Westbound Farside, On Southwest Blvd At 27Th St Southbound, 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City, El Paso, Downtown El Paso, and Ciudad Juárez in around 47h 10m.

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