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

The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Tijuana is to drive which costs $5500 - $8500 and takes 27h 23m.

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 7h and costs $4800 - $22000.

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 41h 13m and costs $4900 - $13000.

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

It takes approximately 7h 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 7h and costs $4800 - $22000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $4900 - $13000 and takes 41h 13m.

What is the time difference between Iowa and Tijuana?

Tijuana is 2h behind Iowa. It is currently 2:41 AM in Iowa and 12:41 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 23m to drive from Iowa to Tijuana.

Where can I stay near Tijuana?

There are 521+ hotels available in Tijuana.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Iowa to Tijuana by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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 from Des Moines
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane DSM - SAN
7h
$4,802–21,746
Fly from Omaha
cheapest
1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane OMA - SAN
7h 39m
$4,139–20,429
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Tulsabus
3. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Calexico Bus Stationbus
5. Take the bus from Mexicali to Tijuanabus
41h 13m
$4,928–12,446
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
$9,489–22,115
Drive 2,836.1 km
1. Drive from Des Moines to Tijuanacar 2,836.1 km
27h 23m
$5,605–8,096
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
47h 16m
$5,793–9,191

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

103Weekly Planes

6h 30mAverage Duration

$4,444Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,348.5 km
Duration: 7h

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

Southwest Airlines, United 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 via Des Moines, Kansas City, Tulsa Bus Station, Phoenix Bus Station, Calexico Bus Station, C. José Azueta y Blvr. López Mateos, Central de Autobuses de Mexicali, and Mexicali in around 41h 13m.

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