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 via Ciudad Juárez which costs $280 - $460 and takes 40h 56m.

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 39m and costs $330 - $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 via Ciudad Juárez which takes 40h 56m and costs $280 - $460.

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

It takes approximately 4h 39m 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 39m and costs $330 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can bus via Ciudad Juárez, which costs $280 - $460 and takes 40h 56m.

What is the time difference between Iowa and Long Beach?

Long Beach is 2h behind Iowa. It is currently 2:26 PM in Iowa and 12:26 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 798+ hotels available in Long Beach.

Iowa to Long Beach - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Iowa to Long Beach 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 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 39m
$333–1,331
Fly Des Moines to Los Angeles International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane DSM - LAX
5h 40m
$152–677
Bus via Ciudad Juárez
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
2. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to El Pasobus
3. Take the bus from El Paso to 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Parkbus
4. Take the bus from Pacific / Florence to 1st / Pinebus 60
40h 56m
$288–452
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 38m
$489–1,202
Drive 1,694.8 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Long Beachcar 1,694.8 mi
26h 23m
$310–447
Fly Des Moines to Long Beach Airport
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane DSM - LGB
6h 51m
$200–923
Fly Omaha to John Wayne Airport Orange County
1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane OMA - SNA
8h 24m
$308–1,213
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Tulsabus
3. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
42h 23m
$302–682

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

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6h 2mAverage Duration

$238Cheapest 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 39m

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 vehicle from Des Moines to 1st / Pine 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, 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Park, and Pacific / Florence in around 40h 56m.

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