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

The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Tijuana is to bus which costs $4800 - $9500 and takes 42h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Iowa to Tijuana is to fly which takes 6h 55m and costs $4300 - $18000.

Is there a direct bus between Iowa and Tijuana?

No, there is no direct bus from Iowa to Tijuana. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano via Denver Union Station, Las Vegas Bus Terminal and Santa Ana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 30m.

How far is it from Iowa to Tijuana?

The distance between Iowa and Tijuana is 2348 km. The road distance is 2836.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Iowa to Tijuana without a car is to bus which takes 42h 30m and costs $4800 - $9500.

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

It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Iowa to Tijuana, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Iowa to Tijuana bus from?

Iowa to Tijuana bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.

Bus or fly from Iowa to Tijuana?

The best way to get from Iowa to Tijuana is to fly which takes 6h 55m and costs $4300 - $18000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $4800 - $9500 and takes 42h 30m.

Where does the Iowa to Tijuana bus arrive?

Iowa to Tijuana bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.

What is the time difference between Iowa and Tijuana?

Tijuana is 2h behind Iowa. It is currently 1:10 AM in Iowa and 11:10 PM in Tijuana.

Can I drive from Iowa to Tijuana?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Tijuana is 2836 km. It takes approximately 27h 24m to drive from Iowa to Tijuana.

Where can I stay near Tijuana?

There are 564+ hotels available in Tijuana.

Iowa to Tijuana - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Iowa to Tijuana by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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Fly from Des Moines
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane DSM - SAN
6h 55m
$4,302–17,746
Fly from Omaha
cheapest
1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane OMA - SAN
7h 28m
$3,739–16,429
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus
4. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus
42h 30m
$4,824–9,081
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
2. Take the train from Kansas City to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
44h 29m
$11,149–22,815
Drive 2,836.1 km
1. Drive from Des Moines to Tijuanacar 2,836.1 km
27h 24m
$5,605–8,097
Bus via Ciudad Juárez
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
2. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to El Pasobus
3. Take the bus from Ciudad Juárez to Tijuanabus
46h 16m
$6,253–8,681

Des Moines (DSM) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

95Weekly Planes

6h 18mAverage Duration

$3,941Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,348.4 km
Duration: 6h 55m

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

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Des Moines to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano via Des Moines, Denver Union Station, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Santa Ana Bus Stop, and Santa Ana in around 42h 30m.

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