What is the cheapest way to get from Iowa to Long Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Long Beach is to bus which costs $180 - $370 and takes 38h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Iowa to Long Beach?

The fastest way to get from Iowa to Long Beach is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs $360 - $1,400.

How far is it from Iowa to Long Beach?

The distance between Iowa and Long Beach is 1464 miles. The road distance is 1704.7 miles.

How do I travel from Iowa to Long Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Iowa to Long Beach without a car is to bus which takes 38h 5m and costs $180 - $370.

How long does it take to get from Iowa to Long Beach?

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Iowa to Long Beach, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Iowa to Long Beach?

The best way to get from Iowa to Long Beach is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs $360 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $370 and takes 38h 5m.

What is the time difference between Iowa and Long Beach?

Long Beach is 2h behind Iowa. It is currently 11:46 PM in Iowa and 9:46 PM in Long Beach.

Can I drive from Iowa to Long Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Long Beach is 1705 miles. It takes approximately 26h 23m to drive from Iowa to Long Beach.

Where can I stay near Long Beach?

There are 620+ hotels available in Long Beach.

Iowa to Long Beach - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Iowa to Long Beach by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, 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 to John Wayne Airport Orange County
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane DSM - SNA
4h 31m
$368–1,351
Fly to Los Angeles International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane DSM - LAX
5h 39m
$172–777
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 Long Beach Bus Stationbus
38h 5m
$189–370
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus Jefferson 803 / ...
2. Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain Southwest Chief
42h 10m
$179–392
Drive 1,694.8 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Long Beachcar 1,694.8 mi
26h 23m
$310–447
Fly to Long Beach Airport
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane DSM - LGB
7h 1m
$220–973

Des Moines (DSM) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) flights

52Weekly Planes

5h 43mAverage Duration

$254Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Iowa to Long Beach.

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Distance: 1,455.4 mi
Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Long Beach, CA, USA?

Allegiant Air, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Des Moines to Long Beach Bus Station via Des Moines, Denver Union Station, and Las Vegas Bus Terminal in around 38h 5m.

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