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

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

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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 9m
    $232–912

  2. Bus via Irving

    1. Take the bus from Morelia to Monterreybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Monterrey Centro 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
    44h 15m
    $308–544

  3. Drive  1,753.6 mi

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

  4. 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
    $359–455

  5. 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
    $476–899

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

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration7h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$186Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,582.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 9m

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) 4 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.

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