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How to get fromIowa to Tijuanaby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Iowa to Tijuana by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly from Des Moines

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane DSM - SAN
    8h 2m
    $3,530–14,338

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to San Bernardinotrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Tijuana Línea, B.C.bus bus
    44h 8m
    $9,602–20,264

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Tulsabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to El Monte Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Monte to Tijuana Línea, B.C.bus bus
    47h 40m
    $6,739–10,635

  4. Drive  2,836.1 km

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Tijuanacar car 2,836.1 km
    27h 24m
    $5,887–8,504

  5. Fly from Omaha

    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane OMA - SAN
    8h 30m
    $6,025–7,972

Iowa to Tijuana by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration44h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$9,602Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,343.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 2m

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

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two 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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