What is the cheapest way to get from Iowa to Berkeley?

The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Berkeley is to bus which costs $320 - $650 and takes 43h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Iowa to Berkeley?

The fastest way to get from Iowa to Berkeley is to fly which takes 6h 23m and costs $250 - $1,200.

How far is it from Iowa to Berkeley?

The distance between Iowa and Berkeley is 1565 miles. The road distance is 1795.8 miles.

How do I travel from Iowa to Berkeley without a car?

The best way to get from Iowa to Berkeley without a car is to bus which takes 43h 12m and costs $320 - $650.

How long does it take to get from Iowa to Berkeley?

It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Iowa to Berkeley, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Iowa to Berkeley?

The best way to get from Iowa to Berkeley is to fly which takes 6h 23m and costs $250 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $320 - $650 and takes 43h 12m.

What is the time difference between Iowa and Berkeley?

Berkeley is 2h behind Iowa. It is currently 7:27 AM in Iowa and 5:27 AM in Berkeley.

Can I drive from Iowa to Berkeley?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Berkeley is 1796 miles. It takes approximately 27h 13m to drive from Iowa to Berkeley.

Where can I stay near Berkeley?

There are 1481+ hotels available in Berkeley.

Iowa to Berkeley - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and BART

There are 8 ways to get from Iowa to Berkeley by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or subway

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Des Moines to Oakland International Airport
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane DSM - OAK
6h 23m
$251–1,128
Fly Omaha to San Francisco International Airport, BART
cheapest
1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane OMA - SFO
2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Downtown Berkeleysubway
7h 55m
$154–717
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus
3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Vallejo Transit Centerbus
43h 12m
$326–618
Bus, train via Omaha
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus
2. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Denverbus
3. Take the train from Denver to Emeryvilletrain
47h 51m
$540–1,035
Drive 1,785.4 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Berkeleycar 1,785.4 mi
27h 13m
$326–471
Fly Des Moines to San Francisco International Airport, BART
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane DSM - SFO
2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Downtown Berkeleysubway
6h 43m
$159–685
Fly Omaha to Oakland International Airport
1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane OMA - OAK
8h 56m
$246–1,210
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US0123S
2. Take the train from Denver to Emeryvilletrain California Zephyr
2d
$489–1,020

Des Moines (DSM) to Oakland International Airport (OAK) flights

16Weekly Planes

6h 39mAverage Duration

$233Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Iowa to Berkeley.

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Distance: 1,556 mi
Duration: 6h 23m

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

Southwest Airlines and American Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Oakland International Airport (OAK) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Des Moines to North Berkeley via Des Moines, Denver Union Station, Sparks Transit Center, Vallejo Transit Center, El Cerrito del Norte Station, and El Cerrito Del Norte in around 43h 12m.

Airlines

Website: southwest.com

Flights from Des Moines to Oakland International Airport via Denver

Ave. Duration: 6h 7m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $230–1,100

Flights from Des Moines to Oakland International Airport via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 5h 57m
When: Monday and Saturday
Estimated price: $240–1,100

Flights from Des Moines to Oakland International Airport via Phoenix

Ave. Duration: 7h 28m
When: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $260–1,200

Flights from Des Moines to San Francisco International Airport via Denver

Ave. Duration: 5h 35m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $130–650

Flights from Des Moines to San Francisco International Airport via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 7h 2m
When: Sunday and Monday
Estimated price: $140–650

Flights from Des Moines to San Francisco International Airport via Phoenix

Ave. Duration: 7h 30m
When: Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $150–700

Flights from Omaha to San Francisco International Airport via Denver

Ave. Duration: 5h 50m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $140–700

Flights from Omaha to San Francisco International Airport via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 5h 55m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $150–700

Flights from Omaha to San Francisco International Airport via Phoenix

Ave. Duration: 5h 45m
When: Sunday
Estimated price: $160–750

Flights from Omaha to Oakland International Airport via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 5h 46m
When: Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $260–1,200

Flights from Omaha to Oakland International Airport via Phoenix

Ave. Duration: 6h 11m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $280–1,300

Flights from Omaha to Oakland International Airport via Denver

Ave. Duration: 6h 12m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $240–1,200

Flights from Omaha to Oakland International Airport via San Diego

Ave. Duration: 6h 10m
When: Saturday
Estimated price: $290–1,300

Flights from Omaha to Oakland International Airport via Dallas

Ave. Duration: 9h 46m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $330–1,400

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