There are 6 ways to get from Iowa to Oaxaca by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Des Moines
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Oaxaca International Airport (OAX)plane DSM - OAX
6h 53m$3,545–15,408Fly from Quad City International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Oaxaca International Airport (OAX)plane MLI - OAX
11h 46m$2,537–12,037Bus via Mexico City
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus
- Take the bus from Omaha to Saltillobus
- Take the bus from Saltillo to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus
- Take the bus from Mexico City to Oaxacabus
2d 5h$7,605–9,830Drive 3,123.8 km
- Drive from Des Moines to Oaxacacar 3,123.8 km
35h 4m$6,406–9,252Bus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus
- Take the bus from Omaha to Saltillobus
- Take the bus from Saltillo to Puebla CAPUbus
- Take the bus from Puebla Terminal CAPU to Oaxacabus Ado
2d 6h$8,449–9,950Bus #2
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus
- Take the bus from Omaha to Saltillobus
- Take the bus from Saltillo to Pueblabus
- Take the bus from Puebla to Oaxacabus
2d 6h$6,909–7,850
Des Moines (DSM) to Oaxaca International Airport (OAX) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Oaxaca is to fly which costs $2500 - $12000 and takes 11h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa to Oaxaca is to fly which takes 6h 53m and costs $3500 - $16000.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa to Oaxaca. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Oaxaca via 16th & Jackson NW, Omaha, Saltillo, Potrero and Mexico City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 5h.
The distance between Iowa and Oaxaca is 2763 km. The road distance is 3123.8 km.
The best way to get from Iowa to Oaxaca without a car is to bus via Mexico City which takes 2 days 5h and costs $7500 - $10000.
It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Iowa to Oaxaca, including transfers.
Iowa to Oaxaca bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Iowa to Oaxaca is to fly which takes 6h 53m and costs $3500 - $16000. Alternatively, you can bus via Mexico City, which costs $7500 - $10000 and takes 2 days 5h.
Iowa to Oaxaca bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Omaha, NE station.
Oaxaca is 1h behind Iowa. It is currently 4:33 PM in Iowa and 3:33 PM in Oaxaca.
What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Oaxaca, Mexico?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Oaxaca International Airport (OAX) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Des Moines to Oaxaca via Des Moines, 16th & Jackson NW, Omaha, Saltillo, México D.F., Central De Autobuses Del Norte, Potrero, Hidalgo, and Mexico City in around 2d 5h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Oaxaca International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $3,200–15,000
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Oaxaca International Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $2,700–12,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NE
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $380–600
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NE
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $380–600
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NE
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $380–600
- Website
- Greyhound
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Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Oaxaca is 3124 km. It takes approximately 35h 4m to drive from Iowa to Oaxaca.
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