What is the cheapest way to get from Iowa to Oaxaca?

The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Oaxaca is to fly which costs $3000 - $13000 and takes 10h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Iowa to Oaxaca?

The fastest way to get from Iowa to Oaxaca is to fly which takes 6h 50m and costs $4900 - $21000.

Is there a direct bus between Iowa and Oaxaca?

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 and Puebla Terminal CAPU. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 4h.

How far is it from Iowa to Oaxaca?

The distance between Iowa and Oaxaca is 2763 km. The road distance is 3121.1 km.

How do I travel from Iowa to Oaxaca without a car?

The best way to get from Iowa to Oaxaca without a car is to bus via Puebla which takes 2 days 4h and costs $6500 - $9500.

How long does it take to get from Iowa to Oaxaca?

It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Iowa to Oaxaca, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Iowa to Oaxaca bus from?

Iowa to Oaxaca bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Des Moines station.

Bus or fly from Iowa to Oaxaca?

The best way to get from Iowa to Oaxaca is to fly which takes 6h 50m and costs $4900 - $21000. Alternatively, you can bus via Puebla, which costs $6500 - $9500 and takes 2 days 4h.

Where does the Iowa to Oaxaca bus arrive?

Iowa to Oaxaca bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Omaha station.

Can I drive from Iowa to Oaxaca?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Oaxaca is 3121 km. It takes approximately 34h 59m to drive from Iowa to Oaxaca.

Where can I stay near Oaxaca?

There are 863+ hotels available in Oaxaca.

Iowa to Oaxaca - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Iowa to Oaxaca by plane, bus, 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
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Oaxaca International Airport (OAX)DSM - OAX
6h 50m
$4,915–20,372
Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Oaxaca International Airport (OAX)CID - OAX
10h 20m
$3,091–12,722
Bus via Puebla
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha
2. Take the bus from Omaha to Saltillo
3. Take the bus from Saltillo to Puebla
4. Take the bus from Puebla Terminal CAPU to OaxacaAdo
2d 4h
$6,631–9,277
Drive 3,121.1 km
1. Drive from Des Moines to Oaxaca3,121.1 km
34h 59m
$6,338–9,154
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha
2. Take the bus from Omaha to Saltillo
3. Take the bus from Saltillo to Puebla CAPU
4. Take the bus from Puebla Terminal CAPU to OaxacaAdo
2d 6h
$7,181–10,177

Des Moines (DSM) to Oaxaca International Airport (OAX) flights

28Weekly Planes

8h 13mAverage Duration

$4,598Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,763.3 km
Duration: 6h 50m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Oaxaca International Airport (OAX) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Oaxaca via Omaha, 16th & Jackson NW, Omaha, Saltillo, Puebla, and Puebla Terminal CAPU in around 2d 4h.

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