There are 5 ways to get from Morelia to Des Moines by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus (Greyhound), bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from General Francisco Mujica International Airport (MLM) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MLM - DSM
6h 11m$344–1,365Bus via Irving
cheapest- Take the bus from Morelia to Monterreybus
- Take the bus from Monterrey Centro to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
44h 15m$299–577Drive 1,753.6 mi
- Drive from Morelia to Des Moinescar 1,753.6 mi
30h 21m$320–463Bus
- Take the bus from Morelia to Leónbus
- Take the bus from León to Zacatecasbus
- Take the bus from Zacatecas to Omahabus
- Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moinesbus
45h 16m$364–463Bus, train
- Take the bus from Morelia to San Marcosbus
- Take the train from San Marcos Amtrak to Bloomington-Normaltrain
- Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Des Moinesbus
2d 7h$491–965
General Francisco Mujica International Airport (MLM) to Des Moines (DSM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Morelia to Des Moines is to bus via Irving which costs $290 - $600 and takes 44h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Morelia to Des Moines is to fly which takes 6h 11m and costs $340 - $1,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Morelia to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Morelia and arriving at Des Moines via Monterrey Centro, Dallas Bus Station and Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 15m.
The distance between Morelia and Des Moines is 1592 miles. The road distance is 1763.9 miles.
The best way to get from Morelia to Des Moines without a car is to bus via Irving which takes 44h 15m and costs $290 - $600.
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Morelia to Des Moines, including transfers.
Morelia to Des Moines bus services, operated by Omnibus de Mexico, depart from Morelia station.
The best way to get from Morelia to Des Moines is to fly which takes 6h 11m and costs $340 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can bus via Irving, which costs $290 - $600 and takes 44h 15m.
Morelia to Des Moines bus services, operated by Omnibus de Mexico, arrive at Monterrey station.
Des Moines is 1h ahead of Morelia. It is currently 3:41 PM in Morelia and 4:41 PM in Des Moines.
What companies run services between Morelia, Mexico and Des Moines, IA, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Volaris fly from General Francisco Mujica International Airport (MLM) to Des Moines (DSM) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Morelia to Des Moines via Monterrey, Monterrey Centro, Dallas Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and Kansas City in around 44h 15m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from General Francisco Mujica International Airport to Des Moines via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,400
Flights from General Francisco Mujica International Airport to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 46m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $490–1,500
- Website
- united.com
Flights from General Francisco Mujica International Airport to Des Moines via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–1,300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Marcos Amtrak to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $310–700
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +52 55 5141 4300
- [email protected]
- Website
- odm.com.mx
Bus from Morelia to Monterrey
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–160
- Schedules at
- odm.com.mx
- Book at
- odm.com.mx
Bus from León to Zacatecas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- odm.com.mx
- Book at
- odm.com.mx
- Phone
- +52 55 4440 3187
- [email protected]
- Website
- futura.com.mx
Bus from Morelia to Monterrey
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–200
- Schedules at
- futura.com.mx
- Book at
- futura.com.mx
Bus from León to Zacatecas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- futura.com.mx
- Book at
- futura.com.mx
- Phone
- +52 55 4440 3187
- [email protected]
- Website
- estrelladelnorte.mx
Bus from Morelia to Monterrey
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–140
- Schedules at
- estrelladelnorte.mx
- Book at
- estrelladelnorte.mx
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Monterrey Centro to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–150
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Bloomington-Normal to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $75–130
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $50–75
- Phone
- +52 477 710 0060
- Website
- primeraplus.com.mx
Bus from Morelia to León
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Schedules at
- primeraplus.com.mx
- Book at
- primeraplus.com.mx
- Phone
- +52 800 800 0386
- [email protected]
- Website
- ETN Turistar
Bus from León to Zacatecas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- ETN Turistar
- Phone
- +52 55 4440 3187
- [email protected]
- Website
- chihuahuenses.com.mx
Bus from León to Zacatecas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Schedules at
- chihuahuenses.com.mx
- Book at
- chihuahuenses.com.mx
- Phone
- +52 554 440 3187
- [email protected]
- Website
- autobusesanahuac.com.mx
Bus from León to Zacatecas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Schedules at
- autobusesanahuac.com.mx
- Book at
- autobusesanahuac.com.mx
- Phone
- +52 449 291 3048
- [email protected]
- Website
- TL Premium
Bus from Zacatecas to Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $280–320
- Schedules at
- TL Premium
- Phone
- +1 800 923 1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express (OMEX VIP)
Bus from Morelia to San Marcos
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140–190
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express (OMEX VIP)
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