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

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There are 5 ways to get from Morelia to Des Moines by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from General Francisco Mujica International Airport (MLM) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MLM - DSM
    6h 30m
    $232–913

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Morelia to Leónbus bus
    2. Take the bus from León to Zacatecasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Zacatecas to Omahabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moinesbus bus
    45h 16m
    $361–449

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Morelia 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 7h
    $791–1,250

  4. Drive  1,753.6 mi

    1. Drive from Morelia to Des Moinescar car 1,753.6 mi
    30h 21m
    $320–463

  5. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Morelia to Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2d 6h
    $324–361

General Francisco Mujica International Airport (MLM) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration7h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$188Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,582.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 30m

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) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Morelia to Des Moines via León, Zacatecas, Vinton & 17th SW, and Omaha, NE in around 45h 16m.

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