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

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

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  1. Fly to Omaha

    best
    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane FAT - OMA
    6h 50m
    $146–631

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field (SUX)plane plane FAT - SUX
    9h 19m
    $122–467

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    45h 28m
    $633–1,338

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tulsa to Des Moinesbus bus
    47h 5m
    $353–643

  5. Drive 1,757.3 mi

    1. Drive from Fresno to Des Moinescar car 1,757.3 mi
    29h 17m
    $321–464

  6. Fly to Des Moines

    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane FAT - DSM
    7h 15m
    $198–822

  7. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport

    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane FAT - CID
    8h
    $151–531

Fresno to Iowa by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration45h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$633Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,327.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 50m

What companies run services between Fresno, CA, USA and Iowa, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and three other airlines fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Omaha (OMA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fresno Bus Station to Des Moines via Los Angeles Union Station and Tulsa in around 47h 5m.

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