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

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Zacatecas is to bus which costs $5500 - $6500 and takes 38h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Zacatecas is to fly which takes 7h 5m and costs $5000 - $23000.

Is there a direct bus between Des Moines and Zacatecas?

No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Zacatecas. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Zacatecas via Kansas City Bus Station, Gaston @ Good Latimer - N - Ns and Tornado Bus Co - Dallas I-30. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 37m.

How far is it from Des Moines to Zacatecas?

The distance between Des Moines and Zacatecas is 2271 km. The road distance is 2457.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Des Moines to Zacatecas without a car is to bus via Dallas which takes 37h 37m and costs $6000 - $8000.

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

It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Des Moines to Zacatecas, including transfers.

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

Des Moines to Zacatecas bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Des Moines station.

Bus or fly from Des Moines to Zacatecas?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Zacatecas is to fly which takes 7h 5m and costs $5000 - $23000. Alternatively, you can bus via Dallas, which costs $6000 - $8000 and takes 37h 37m.

Where does the Des Moines to Zacatecas bus arrive?

Des Moines to Zacatecas bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Zacatecas?

Zacatecas is 1h behind Des Moines. It is currently 1:50 AM in Des Moines and 12:50 AM in Zacatecas.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Zacatecas?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Zacatecas is 2458 km. It takes approximately 25h 46m to drive from Des Moines to Zacatecas.

Where can I stay near Zacatecas?

There are 62+ hotels available in Zacatecas.

Des Moines to Zacatecas - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Des Moines to Zacatecas by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly to Zacatecas International Airport
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Zacatecas International Airport (ZCL)plane DSM - ZCL
7h 5m
$5,357–22,072
Fly to San Luis Potosí Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to San Luis Potosí Airport (SLP)plane DSM - SLP
2. Take the bus from San Luis Potosí to Zacatecasbus
10h 11m
$5,007–20,512
Bus via Dallas
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 Tornado Bus Co - Dallas I-30 to Zacatecasbus
37h 37m
$6,077–7,540
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 Zacatecasbus
2d 2h
$8,165–18,938
Drive 2,457.5 km
1. Drive from Des Moines to Zacatecascar 2,457.5 km
25h 46m
$5,119–7,395
Fly to Lic. Jesús Terán Peredo International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Lic. Jesús Terán Peredo International Airport (AGU)plane DSM - AGU
2. Take the bus from Aguascalientes to Zacatecasbus
8h 29m
$5,077–21,152
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus Greyhound US0123S
2. Take the bus from Omaha to Zacatecasbus Omaha-Aguascalientes
38h 20m
$5,623–6,445

Des Moines to Zacatecas by bus and tram

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37h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,271 km
Duration: 7h 5m

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

American Airlines flies from Des Moines (DSM) to Zacatecas International Airport (ZCL) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Zacatecas via Kansas City, Kansas City Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Bachman Station, Deep Ellum Station, Gaston @ Good Latimer - N - Ns, Samuell @ Cinnabar - E - Ns, and Tornado Bus Co - Dallas I-30 in around 37h 37m.

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