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

The cheapest way to get from Iowa to California is to fly which costs $130 - $420 and takes 7h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Iowa to California is to fly which takes 4h 9m and costs $240 - $900.

Is there a direct bus between Iowa and California?

No, there is no direct bus from Iowa to California station. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station via Denver Union Station and Las Vegas Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 45m.

How far is it from Iowa to California?

The distance between Iowa and California is 1454 miles. The road distance is 1692.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Iowa to California without a car is to bus which takes 37h 45m and costs $230 - $470.

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

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Iowa to California, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Iowa to California bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Iowa to California?

The best way to get from Iowa to California is to fly which takes 4h 9m and costs $240 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $230 - $470 and takes 37h 45m.

Where does the Iowa to California bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Iowa and California?

California is 2h behind Iowa. It is currently 1:50 AM in Iowa and 11:50 PM in California.

Can I drive from Iowa to California?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to California is 1693 miles. It takes approximately 26h 3m to drive from Iowa to California.

Where can I stay near California?

There are 3444+ hotels available in California.

Iowa to California - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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Fly Des Moines to John Wayne Airport Orange County
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane DSM - SNA
4h 9m
$248–886
Fly Omaha to San Francisco International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane OMA - SFO
7h 16m
$134–417
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 Los Angeles Union Stationbus
37h 45m
$239–465
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus Jefferson Lines 803 / ...
2. Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain Southwest Chief
40h 50m
$533–1,172
Drive 1,682.8 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Los Angelescar 1,682.8 mi
26h 3m
$308–444
Fly Des Moines to Los Angeles International Airport
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane DSM - LAX
5h
$135–584
Fly Des Moines to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane DSM - BUR
6h 54m
$194–831
Fly Omaha to San Diego International Airport
1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane OMA - SAN
6h 31m
$295–378
Fly Omaha to Los Angeles International Airport
1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane OMA - LAX
7h 13m
$170–396

Iowa to California by bus, foot, and train

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Distance: 1,445.7 mi
Duration: 4h 9m

What companies run services between Iowa, USA and California, USA?

Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Des Moines to Los Angeles Union Station via Des Moines, Denver Union Station, and Las Vegas Bus Terminal in around 37h 45m.

Airlines

Website: southwest.com

Flights from Des Moines to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Denver

Ave. Duration: 5h 26m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $180–800

Flights from Des Moines to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Phoenix

Ave. Duration: 5h 35m
When: Sunday
Estimated price: $180–850

Flights from Des Moines to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 6h 15m
When: Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
Estimated price: $180–800

Flights from Des Moines to Los Angeles International Airport via Denver

Ave. Duration: 5h 46m
When: Monday to Saturday
Estimated price: $110–550

Flights from Des Moines to Los Angeles International Airport via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 5h 25m
When: Sunday
Estimated price: $110–550

Flights from Des Moines to Los Angeles International Airport via Phoenix

Ave. Duration: 5h 55m
When: Sunday
Estimated price: $120–550

Flights from Des Moines to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 5h 37m
When: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $170–800

Flights from Des Moines to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Denver

Ave. Duration: 5h 10m
When: Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price: $170–800

Flights from Des Moines to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Phoenix

Ave. Duration: 6h 15m
When: Sunday
Estimated price: $180–800

Flights from Des Moines to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Chicago Midway

Ave. Duration: 7h 30m
When: Saturday to Friday
Estimated price: $220–950

Flights from Omaha to San Diego International Airport

Ave. Duration: 3h 13m
When: Sunday, Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price: $140–650

Flights from Omaha to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix

Ave. Duration: 4h 50m
When: Saturday to Wednesday
Estimated price: $140–650

Flights from Omaha to San Diego International Airport via Denver

Ave. Duration: 4h 55m
When: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price: $140–650

Flights from Omaha to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 5h 10m
When: Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price: $140–650

Flights from Omaha to San Francisco International Airport via Denver

Ave. Duration: 5h 22m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $110–500

Flights from Omaha to San Francisco International Airport via Phoenix

Ave. Duration: 5h 25m
When: Saturday
Estimated price: $120–550

Flights from Omaha to Los Angeles International Airport via Phoenix

Ave. Duration: 5h 2m
When: Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
Estimated price: $110–500

Flights from Omaha to Los Angeles International Airport via Denver

Ave. Duration: 5h 7m
When: Tuesday to Friday
Estimated price: $100–490

Flights from Omaha to Los Angeles International Airport via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 5h 27m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $100–490

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