There are 4 ways to get from Zacatecas to Des Moines by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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 Zacatecas International Airport (ZCL) to Des Moines (DSM)plane ZCL - DSM
6h 7m$297–1,257Bus via Dallas
cheapest- Take the bus from Zacatecas to Dallasbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
38h 3m$276–422Bus
- Take the bus from Zacatecas to Omahabus Aguascalientes-Omaha
- Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123S
36h 20m$309–348Drive 1,526.5 mi
- Drive from Zacatecas to Des Moinescar 1,526.5 mi
25h 43m$279–403
Zacatecas to Des Moines by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Zacatecas to Des Moines is to bus which costs $300 - $350 and takes 36h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Zacatecas to Des Moines is to fly which takes 6h 7m and costs $290 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Zacatecas to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Zacatecas and arriving at Des Moines via Vinton & 17th SW and Omaha, NE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 20m.
The distance between Zacatecas and Des Moines is 1419 miles. The road distance is 1535.4 miles.
The best way to get from Zacatecas to Des Moines without a car is to bus which takes 36h 20m and costs $300 - $350.
It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Zacatecas to Des Moines, including transfers.
Zacatecas to Des Moines bus services, operated by TL Premium, depart from Zacatecas station.
The best way to get from Zacatecas to Des Moines is to fly which takes 6h 7m and costs $290 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $300 - $350 and takes 36h 20m.
Zacatecas to Des Moines bus services, operated by TL Premium, arrive at Omaha station.
Des Moines is 1h ahead of Zacatecas. It is currently 8:30 AM in Zacatecas and 9:30 AM in Des Moines.
What companies run services between Zacatecas, Mexico and Des Moines, IA, USA?
American Airlines flies from Zacatecas International Airport (ZCL) to Des Moines (DSM) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zacatecas to Des Moines via Vinton & 17th SW and Omaha, NE in around 36h 20m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Zacatecas International Airport to Des Moines via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800 923 1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express (OMEX VIP)
Bus from Zacatecas to Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–200
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express (OMEX VIP)
- 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
- $85–130
- 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
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Yes, the driving distance between Zacatecas to Des Moines is 1535 miles. It takes approximately 25h 43m to drive from Zacatecas to Des Moines.
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