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

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

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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
    6h 56m
    $3,300–13,728
  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Tulsabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Calexico Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Mexicali to Tijuanabus bus
    42h 54m
    $5,535–9,798
  3. 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
    44h 9m
    $10,037–22,251
  4. Drive 2,836.1 km

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Tijuanacar car 2,836.1 km
    27h 24m
    $5,457–7,882
  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
    8h 56m
    $3,450–11,883
  6. 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
    $6,424–8,930

Des Moines to Tijuana by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration47h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$6,424Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Tijuana via Tulsa Bus Station, Phoenix Bus Station, Calexico Bus Station, C. José Azueta y Blvr. López Mateos, Central de Autobuses de Mexicali, and Mexicali in around 42h 54m.

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