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How to get fromTijuana to Iowaby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Tijuana to Iowa by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to Omaha

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane SAN - OMA
    5h 30m
    $320–421

  2. Fly to Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field (SUX)plane plane SAN - SUX
    7h 57m
    $116–467

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Tijuana Línea, B.C. to San Bernardinobus bus
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    44h 30m
    $537–1,126

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tijuana Línea, B.C. to El Montebus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Monte Bus Stop to Tulsa Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tulsa to Des Moinesbus bus
    45h 40m
    $365–643

  5. Drive  1,760.8 mi

    1. Drive from Tijuana to Des Moinescar car 1,760.8 mi
    27h 25m
    $322–465

  6. Fly to Des Moines

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SAN - DSM
    7h 26m
    $202–642

  7. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane SAN - CID
    7h 55m
    $155–421

Tijuana to Iowa by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration44h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$537Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,343.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 30m

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Omaha (OMA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tijuana Línea, B.C. to Des Moines via El Monte, Garvey Ave and Mountain View Rd W, El Monte Station Upper Level, El Monte Bus Stop, and Tulsa in around 45h 40m.

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