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

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There are 9 ways to get from California to Iowa by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Des Moines

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SNA - DSM
    3h 46m
    $259–933

  2. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Omaha

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane SFO - OMA
    5h 27m
    $156–593

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
    40h 18m
    $580–1,207

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson Lines 802
    42h
    $319–564

  5. Drive 1,682.1 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Des Moinescar car 1,682.1 mi
    26h 2m
    $307–444

  6. Fly San Diego International Airport to Omaha

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane SAN - OMA
    4h 37m
    $318–405

  7. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Omaha

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane LAX - OMA
    5h 13m
    $193–423

  8. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Des Moines

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane LAX - DSM
    5h 26m
    $205–834

  9. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Des Moines

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane BUR - DSM
    6h 28m
    $204–830

California to Iowa by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration40h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$580Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,445 mi
  • Duration: 3h 46m

What companies run services between California, USA and Iowa, USA?

Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Des Moines (DSM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Des Moines via Tulsa in around 42h.

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