What is the cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Long Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Long Beach is to bus which costs $270 - $550 and takes 38h.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to Long Beach?

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Long Beach is to fly which takes 4h 40m and costs $340 - $1,400.

Is there a direct bus between Des Moines and Long Beach?

No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Long Beach station. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Long Beach Bus Station via Denver Union Station and Las Vegas Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h.

How far is it from Des Moines to Long Beach?

The distance between Des Moines and Long Beach is 1464 miles. The road distance is 1704.7 miles.

How do I travel from Des Moines to Long Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Long Beach without a car is to bus which takes 38h and costs $270 - $550.

How long does it take to get from Des Moines to Long Beach?

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Des Moines to Long Beach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Des Moines to Long Beach bus from?

Des Moines to Long Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.

Bus or fly from Des Moines to Long Beach?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Long Beach is to fly which takes 4h 40m and costs $340 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $270 - $550 and takes 38h.

Where does the Des Moines to Long Beach bus arrive?

Des Moines to Long Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Long Beach?

Long Beach is 2h behind Des Moines. It is currently 12:42 AM in Des Moines and 10:42 PM in Long Beach.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Long Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Long Beach is 1705 miles. It takes approximately 26h 23m to drive from Des Moines to Long Beach.

How do I get a bus ticket from Des Moines to Long Beach?

Book your Des Moines to Long Beach bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Long Beach?

There are 840+ hotels available in Long Beach.

Des Moines to Long Beach - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Des Moines to Long Beach by plane, bus (Greyhound), 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 to John Wayne Airport Orange County
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane DSM - SNA
4h 40m
$343–1,331
Fly to Los Angeles International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane DSM - LAX
5h 41m
$162–727
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Long Beach Bus Stationbus
38h
$277–524
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus Jefferson 803 / ...
2. Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain Southwest Chief
41h 57m
$420–1,040
Drive 1,694.8 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Long Beachcar 1,694.8 mi
26h 23m
$310–447
Fly to Long Beach Airport
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane DSM - LGB
6h 52m
$200–923
Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane DSM - BUR
6h 44m
$246–1,133

Des Moines to Long Beach by bus (Greyhound)

7Weekly Buses

38hAverage Duration

$277Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,455.5 mi
Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Long Beach, CA, USA?

Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Long Beach Bus Station via Denver Union Station and Las Vegas Bus Terminal in around 38h.

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