There are 6 ways to get from Iowa to Long Beach by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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 John Wayne Airport Orange County
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane DSM - SNA
4h 22m$284–983Fly Des Moines to Los Angeles International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane DSM - LAX
5h 22m$133–579Bus, train
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus Jefferson Lines 803 / ...
- Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain Southwest Chief
42h$495–1,174Bus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Tulsabus
- Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to El Monte Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to 7th / Channelbus 577
46h 1m$337–517Drive 1,694.8 mi
- Drive from Des Moines to Long Beachcar 1,694.8 mi
26h 25m$310–447Fly Omaha to Los Angeles International Airport
- Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane OMA - LAX
7h 37m$167–389
Iowa to Long Beach by bus, foot, train, and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Long Beach is to fly which costs $160 - $390 and takes 7h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa to Long Beach is to fly which takes 4h 22m and costs $280 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa to Long Beach. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at 1st & Shelter E S via Tulsa Bus Station, El Monte Station - Lower Level and 7th & VA Hospital NW. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 1m.
The distance between Iowa and Long Beach is 1464 miles. The road distance is 1704.7 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa to Long Beach without a car is to bus and train which takes 42h and costs $490 - $1,200.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Iowa to Long Beach, including transfers.
Iowa to Long Beach bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Iowa to Long Beach is to fly which takes 4h 22m and costs $280 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $330 - $550 and takes 46h 1m.
Iowa to Long Beach bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Tulsa station.
Long Beach is 2h behind Iowa. It is currently 5:55 AM in Iowa and 3:55 AM in Long Beach.
What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Long Beach, CA, USA?
Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to 1st & Shelter E S via Tulsa Bus Station, El Monte Station - Lower Level, 7th / Channel, and 7th & VA Hospital NW in around 46h 1m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Des Moines to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Des Moines to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 22m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Des Moines to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Des Moines to Los Angeles International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Des Moines to Los Angeles International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Omaha to Los Angeles International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–470
Flights from Omaha to Los Angeles International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–460
Flights from Omaha to Los Angeles International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $440–1,100
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $50–75
Bus from Des Moines to Tulsa
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $100–150
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Long Beach is 1705 miles. It takes approximately 26h 25m to drive from Iowa to Long Beach.
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