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

The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Berkeley is to fly and BART which costs $110 - $490 and takes 7h 30m.

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 8m and costs $240 - $1,000.

Is there a direct bus between Iowa and Berkeley?

No, there is no direct bus from Iowa to Berkeley. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Oakland via Denver Union Station and Sparks Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 16m.

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 16m and costs $290 - $600.

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

It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Iowa to Berkeley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Iowa to Berkeley bus from?

Iowa to Berkeley bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.

Bus or fly from Iowa to Berkeley?

The best way to get from Iowa to Berkeley is to fly which takes 6h 8m and costs $240 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $290 - $600 and takes 43h 16m.

Where does the Iowa to Berkeley bus arrive?

Iowa to Berkeley bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.

What is the time difference between Iowa and Berkeley?

Berkeley is 2h behind Iowa. It is currently 4:30 AM in Iowa and 2:30 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 718+ hotels available in Berkeley.

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

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

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Fly Des Moines to Oakland International Airport
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane DSM - OAK
6h 8m
$243–979
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 30m
$114–488
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 Oaklandbus
43h 16m
$291–579
Bus, train via Denver
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
$599–1,130
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
$179–536
Fly Omaha to Oakland International Airport
1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane OMA - OAK
8h 31m
$168–761
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
2. Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain
3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Emeryvilletrain
2d 5h
$743–1,582

Iowa to Berkeley by bus, foot, and train

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2d 5hAverage Duration

$743Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,556 mi
Duration: 6h 8m

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

Southwest Airlines and Allegiant Air fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Oakland International Airport (OAK) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Des Moines to Downtown Berkeley via Des Moines, Denver Union Station, Sparks Transit Center, Oakland, and West Oakland in around 43h 16m.

Airlines

Website: southwest.com

Flights from Des Moines to Oakland International Airport via Denver

Ave. Duration: 5h 15m
When: Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
Estimated price: $220–950

Flights from Des Moines to Oakland International Airport via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 5h 47m
When: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $230–1,000

Flights from Des Moines to Oakland International Airport via Phoenix

Ave. Duration: 5h 55m
When: Sunday
Estimated price: $250–1,100

Flights from Des Moines to Oakland International Airport via Santa Ana

Ave. Duration: 5h 55m
When: Thursday
Estimated price: $250–1,100

Flights from Des Moines to San Francisco International Airport via Denver

Ave. Duration: 5h 53m
When: Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $140–650

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

Ave. Duration: 5h 30m
When: Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price: $150–650

Flights from Des Moines to San Francisco International Airport via Phoenix

Ave. Duration: 10h 10m
When: Sunday
Estimated price: $160–700

Flights from Omaha to San Francisco International Airport via Denver

Ave. Duration: 5h 22m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $110–470

Flights from Omaha to San Francisco International Airport via Phoenix

Ave. Duration: 5h 50m
When: Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price: $120–550

Flights from Omaha to Oakland International Airport via Denver

Ave. Duration: 5h 33m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $160–750

Flights from Omaha to Oakland International Airport via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 5h 50m
When: Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price: $170–750

Flights from Omaha to Oakland International Airport via Phoenix

Ave. Duration: 6h 43m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $190–800

Flights from Omaha to Oakland International Airport via San Diego

Ave. Duration: 6h 35m
When: Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $190–850

Flights from Omaha to Oakland International Airport via Dallas

Ave. Duration: 6h 35m
When: Saturday
Estimated price: $220–900

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