There are 7 ways to get from Iowa to Fresno by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Des Moines
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane DSM - FAT
6h 51m$209–922Fly from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field
cheapest- Fly from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field (SUX) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane SUX - FAT
9h 13m$162–676Bus via Ciudad Juárez
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to El Pasobus
- Take the bus from El Paso to 612 Wall St - Los Angelesbus
- Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Fresno, CAbus
43h 26m$369–515Bus, train
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
- Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Fresnobus
46h 33m$614–1,295Drive 1,753.9 mi
- Drive from Des Moines to Fresnocar 1,753.9 mi
29h 13m$321–463Fly from Omaha
- Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane OMA - FAT
9h 15m$204–954Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Fresno Bus Stationbus
44h 15m$338–640
Des Moines (DSM) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Fresno is to fly which costs $160 - $700 and takes 9h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa to Fresno is to fly which takes 6h 51m and costs $200 - $950.
The distance between Iowa and Fresno is 1452 miles. The road distance is 1764.1 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa to Fresno without a car is to bus via Ciudad Juárez which takes 43h 26m and costs $360 - $550.
It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Iowa to Fresno, including transfers.
The best way to get from Iowa to Fresno is to fly which takes 6h 51m and costs $200 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus via Ciudad Juárez, which costs $360 - $550 and takes 43h 26m.
Fresno is 2h behind Iowa. It is currently 6:47 PM in Iowa and 4:47 PM in Fresno.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Fresno is 1764 miles. It takes approximately 29h 13m to drive from Iowa to Fresno.
There are 280+ hotels available in Fresno.
What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Fresno, CA, USA?
United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Des Moines to Fresno, CA via Des Moines, Kansas City, On 12Th At Troost Westbound Farside, On Southwest Blvd At 27Th St Southbound, 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City, El Paso, 612 Wall St - Los Angeles, and Downtown Los Angeles in around 43h 26m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Des Moines to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Flights from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Omaha to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Des Moines to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Des Moines to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Omaha to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Flights from Omaha to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
Flights from Omaha to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $200–950
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
Flights from Des Moines to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Flights from Omaha to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Omaha to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Omaha to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kansas City to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $490–1,100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to El Paso
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–190
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from El Paso to 612 Wall St - Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–160
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- tufesainternacional.com
Bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Fresno, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Schedules at
- tufesainternacional.com
- Adult One way
- $50–80
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Los Angeles to Fresno
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–210
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–320
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Fresno Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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