What is the cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Santa Ana?

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Santa Ana is to bus which costs $270 - $550 and takes 36h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to Santa Ana?

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Santa Ana is to fly which takes 4h 17m and costs $280 - $1,300.

Is there a direct bus between Des Moines and Santa Ana?

No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Santa Ana. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Santa Ana Bus Stop via Denver Union Station and Las Vegas Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 55m.

How far is it from Des Moines to Santa Ana?

The distance between Des Moines and Santa Ana is 1447 miles. The road distance is 1689.8 miles.

How do I travel from Des Moines to Santa Ana without a car?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Santa Ana without a car is to bus which takes 36h 55m and costs $270 - $550.

How long does it take to get from Des Moines to Santa Ana?

It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Des Moines to Santa Ana, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Des Moines to Santa Ana bus from?

Des Moines to Santa Ana bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.

Bus or fly from Des Moines to Santa Ana?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Santa Ana is to fly which takes 4h 17m and costs $280 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $270 - $550 and takes 36h 55m.

Where does the Des Moines to Santa Ana bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Santa Ana?

Santa Ana is 2h behind Des Moines. It is currently 4:04 PM in Des Moines and 2:04 PM in Santa Ana.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Santa Ana?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Santa Ana is 1690 miles. It takes approximately 26h 1m to drive from Des Moines to Santa Ana.

How do I get a bus ticket from Des Moines to Santa Ana?

Book your Des Moines to Santa Ana bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Santa Ana?

There are 1491+ hotels available in Santa Ana.

Des Moines to Santa Ana - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Santa Ana 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 17m
$287–1,256
Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane DSM - LAX
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Santa Anatrain
7h 8m
$173–746
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 Santa Ana Bus Stopbus
36h 55m
$272–513
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus Jefferson 803 / ...
2. Take the train from Kansas City to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief
41h 4m
$412–992
Drive 1,680 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Santa Anacar 1,680 mi
26h 1m
$307–443

Des Moines to Santa Ana by bus (Greyhound)

7Weekly Buses

36h 55mAverage Duration

$272Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Des Moines to Santa Ana.

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Distance: 1,438.7 mi
Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Santa Ana, 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 Santa Ana Bus Stop via Denver Union Station and Las Vegas Bus Terminal in around 36h 55m.

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