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

The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Tijuana is to fly which costs $3100 - $8500 and takes 8h 2m.

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 8h 2m and costs $3100 - $8500.

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 Línea, B.C. via Tulsa Bus Station, El Monte Station Upper Level and El Monte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 40m.

How far is it from Iowa to Tijuana?

The distance between Iowa and Tijuana is 2343 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 and train which takes 44h 9m and costs $18000 - $31000.

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

It takes approximately 8h 2m 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 Jefferson Lines, 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 8h 2m and costs $3100 - $8500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $7500 - $12000 and takes 47h 40m.

Where does the Iowa to Tijuana bus arrive?

Iowa to Tijuana bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Tulsa station.

What is the time difference between Iowa and Tijuana?

Tijuana is 2h behind Iowa. It is currently 2:08 AM in Iowa and 12:08 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 25m to drive from Iowa to Tijuana.

Where can I stay near Tijuana?

There are 546+ 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, train, bus (Greyhound), 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
8h 2m
$3,136–8,396
Fly from Omaha
cheapest
1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane OMA - SAN
8h 40m
$2,826–12,023
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
2. Take the train from Kansas City to San Bernardinotrain
3. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Tijuana Línea, B.C.bus
44h 9m
$18,660–30,328
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Tulsabus
2. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to El Monte Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from El Monte to Tijuana Línea, B.C.bus
47h 40m
$7,476–11,186
Drive 2,836.1 km
1. Drive from Des Moines to Tijuanacar 2,836.1 km
27h 25m
$6,001–8,668
Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane CID - SAN
11h 30m

Iowa to Tijuana by bus, foot, and train

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Distance: 2,343.2 km
Duration: 8h 2m

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Tijuana Línea, B.C. via Tulsa Bus Station, El Monte Bus Stop, El Monte Station Upper Level, Garvey Ave and Mountain View Rd E, and El Monte in around 47h 40m.

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