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How to get fromIowa to Mexico Cityby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus (Greyhound), bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Iowa to Mexico City by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus (Greyhound), bus, or train

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX)plane plane DSM - MEX
    5h 49m
    $3,401–14,356

  2. Bus via Irving

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Nuevo Laredo Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Nuevo Laredo to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus bus
    45h 11m
    $5,851–10,978

  3. Drive 2,830.4 km

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Mexico Citycar car 2,830.4 km
    31h 56m
    $5,501–7,945

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Omaha to Zacatecasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Zacatecas to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus bus
    47h 28m
    $6,630–8,700

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to San Marcos Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Marcos to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus bus
    2d 7h
    $9,251–17,378

Des Moines (DSM) to Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) flights

Calendar76Weekly Planes
Duration7h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$3,096Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,521.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Mexico City, Mexico?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Des Moines to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte via Des Moines, Kansas City Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, and Nuevo Laredo in around 45h 11m.

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