Rome2Rio

How to get fromIowa to Long Beachby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

Find Transport to Long Beach

See all options

There are 5 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.

  1. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane DSM - SNA
    4h 20m
    $293–1,031

  2. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane DSM - LAX
    5h 26m
    $142–577

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus Jefferson Lines 803 / ...
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    42h
    $605–1,274

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Tulsabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to El Monte Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to 7th / Channelbus bus 577
    46h 1m
    $327–577

  5. Drive 1,694.8 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Long Beachcar car 1,694.8 mi
    26h 24m
    $310–447

Iowa to Long Beach by bus, foot, train, and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration42hAverage Duration
Ticket$605Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Iowa to Long Beach.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,455.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 20m

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.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers