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How to get fromIowa to Monterreyby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Iowa to Monterrey by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Monterrey International Airport (MTY)plane plane DSM - MTY
    6h 44m
    $1,948–8,498

  2. Bus via Irving

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Monterreybus bus
    31h 5m
    $3,904–7,631

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Bloomington-Normalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to San Antonio Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Laredo Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Laredo, TX to Monterrey Bus Stationbus bus
    45h 20m
    $7,715–15,603

  4. Drive 2,012.6 km

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Monterreycar car 2,012.6 km
    20h 52m
    $3,938–5,689

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Omaha to Monclovabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Monclova to Monterreybus bus
    35h 20m
    $4,822–6,253

Des Moines (DSM) to Monterrey International Airport (MTY) flights

Calendar61Weekly Planes
Duration6h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,658Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Monterrey, Mexico?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Monterrey International Airport (MTY) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Des Moines to Monterrey via Des Moines, Kansas City Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Bachman Station, West End Station, and Dallas Bus Station in around 31h 5m.

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