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 $5000 - $11000 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 54m and costs $4500 - $20000.

How far is it from Iowa to Tijuana?

The distance between Iowa and Tijuana is 2310 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 $5000 - $11000.

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

It takes approximately 8h 28m to get from Iowa to Tijuana, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Iowa to Tijuana?

The best way to get from Iowa to Tijuana is to fly which takes 8h 28m and costs $3200 - $14000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $5000 - $11000 and takes 42h 30m.

What is the time difference between Iowa and Tijuana?

Tijuana is 2h behind Iowa. It is currently 7:53 AM in Iowa and 5:53 AM 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 520+ hotels available in Tijuana.

Iowa to Tijuana - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Iowa to Tijuana by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, 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 Des Moines to Tijuana International Airport
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1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)plane DSM - TIJ
8h 28m
$3,255–13,540
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
$5,273–10,281
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 22m
$10,089–21,814
Drive 2,836.1 km
1. Drive from Des Moines to Tijuanacar 2,836.1 km
27h 24m
$5,578–8,056
Fly Des Moines to San Diego International Airport
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane DSM - SAN
6h 54m
$4,501–19,734
Fly Omaha to San Diego International Airport
1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane OMA - SAN
7h 27m
$3,939–18,419
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
$6,253–8,680

Des Moines (DSM) to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) flights

24Weekly Planes

10h 43mAverage Duration

$2,817Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,310.4 km
Duration: 8h 28m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) 3 times a day. 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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