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How to get fromMexico to Des Moinesby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Mexico to Des Moines by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from El Paso International Airport

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    1. Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ELP - DSM
    7h 15m
    $169–747

  2. Fly from San Diego International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SAN - DSM
    7h 16m
    $108–434

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Saltillobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Saltillo to Omahabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moinesbus bus
    46h 18m
    $388–508

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Estación Observatorio to Estación Toluca Centrotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Toluca to San Marcosbus bus
    3. Take the train from San Marcos Amtrak to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    4. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Des Moinesbus bus
    2d 8h
    $794–1,216

  5. Drive  1,758.9 mi

    1. Drive from Mexico City to Des Moinescar car 1,758.9 mi
    32h 15m
    $321–464

  6. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane LAX - DSM
    9h 22m

  7. Bus via Irving

    1. Take the bus from Mexico City Buenavista to Monterreybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Monterrey to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    47h 36m
    $275–482

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to San Marcosbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Marcos Amtrak to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Des Moinesbus bus
    2d 10h
    $791–1,251

Mexico to Des Moines by bus

Calendar2Weekly Buses
Duration46h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$388Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,002.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 15m

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Des Moines (DSM) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jesús María to Des Moines via Garibaldi, Mina, Central del Norte, Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte, Saltillo, Vinton & 17th SW, and Omaha, NE in around 46h 18m.

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