What is the cheapest way to get from Iowa to Los Angeles?

The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Los Angeles is to bus which costs $170 - $370 and takes 35h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Iowa to Los Angeles?

The fastest way to get from Iowa to Los Angeles is to fly which takes 5h 31m and costs $240 - $1,200.

How far is it from Iowa to Los Angeles?

The distance between Iowa and Los Angeles is 1476 miles. The road distance is 1692.6 miles.

How do I travel from Iowa to Los Angeles without a car?

The best way to get from Iowa to Los Angeles without a car is to bus which takes 35h 40m and costs $170 - $370.

How long does it take to get from Iowa to Los Angeles?

It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Iowa to Los Angeles, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Iowa to Los Angeles?

The best way to get from Iowa to Los Angeles is to fly which takes 5h 39m and costs $170 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $370 and takes 35h 40m.

What is the time difference between Iowa and Los Angeles?

Los Angeles is 2h behind Iowa. It is currently 2:24 AM in Iowa and 12:24 AM in Los Angeles.

Can I drive from Iowa to Los Angeles?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Los Angeles is 1693 miles. It takes approximately 26h 1m to drive from Iowa to Los Angeles.

Where can I stay near Los Angeles?

There are 2124+ hotels available in Los Angeles.

Iowa to Los Angeles - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Iowa to Los Angeles by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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 Des Moines to Los Angeles International Airport
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane DSM - LAX
5h 39m
$179–785
Fly Omaha to Los Angeles International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane OMA - LAX
7h 53m
$154–717
Bus
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 Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus
35h 40m
$174–370
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
40h 57m
$177–390
Drive 1,682.7 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Los Angelescar 1,682.7 mi
26h 1m
$308–444
Fly Des Moines to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane DSM - BUR
5h 31m
$244–1,131
Fly Des Moines to John Wayne Airport Orange County
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane DSM - SNA
8h 5m
$279–1,236

Des Moines (DSM) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

73Weekly Planes

5h 58mAverage Duration

$156Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Iowa to Los Angeles.

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Distance: 1,467.3 mi
Duration: 5h 39m

What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Des Moines to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals via Des Moines, Denver Union Station, and Las Vegas Bus Terminal in around 35h 40m.

Airlines

Website: southwest.com

Flights from Des Moines to Los Angeles International Airport via Denver

Ave. Duration: 5h 45m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $150–750

Flights from Des Moines to Los Angeles International Airport via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 6h
When: Monday
Estimated price: $150–750

Flights from Des Moines to Los Angeles International Airport via Phoenix

Ave. Duration: 6h 15m
When: Monday
Estimated price: $160–750

Flights from Des Moines to Los Angeles International Airport via St. Louis

Ave. Duration: 6h 35m
When: Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price: $190–850

Flights from Des Moines to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Phoenix

Ave. Duration: 5h 37m
When: Monday and Sunday
Estimated price: $230–1,100

Flights from Des Moines to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Denver

Ave. Duration: 5h 40m
When: Monday and Saturday
Estimated price: $230–1,100

Flights from Des Moines to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 6h 15m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $230–1,100

Flights from Des Moines to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Chicago Midway

Ave. Duration: 6h 55m
When: Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price: $300–1,300

Flights from Des Moines to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via St. Louis

Ave. Duration: 7h 50m
When: Monday and Sunday
Estimated price: $270–1,300

Flights from Omaha to Los Angeles International Airport via Denver

Ave. Duration: 5h 30m
When: Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $140–700

Flights from Omaha to Los Angeles International Airport via Phoenix

Ave. Duration: 5h 28m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $150–750

Flights from Omaha to Los Angeles International Airport via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 5h 30m
When: Monday and Sunday
Estimated price: $140–700

Flights from Des Moines to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 6h 10m
When: Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $250–1,200

Flights from Des Moines to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Denver

Ave. Duration: 5h 45m
When: Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price: $250–1,200

Flights from Des Moines to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Phoenix

Ave. Duration: 5h 50m
When: Monday
Estimated price: $260–1,300

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