What is the cheapest way to get from Iowa to Oakland?

The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Oakland is to bus which costs $160 - $310 and takes 42h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Iowa to Oakland?

The fastest way to get from Iowa to Oakland is to fly which takes 6h 39m and costs $110 - $420.

How far is it from Iowa to Oakland?

The distance between Iowa and Oakland is 1450 miles. The road distance is 1799.9 miles.

How do I travel from Iowa to Oakland without a car?

The best way to get from Iowa to Oakland without a car is to bus which takes 42h 15m and costs $160 - $310.

How long does it take to get from Iowa to Oakland?

It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Iowa to Oakland, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Iowa to Oakland?

The best way to get from Iowa to Oakland is to fly which takes 6h 39m and costs $110 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $310 and takes 42h 15m.

What is the time difference between Iowa and Oakland?

Oakland is 2h behind Iowa. It is currently 12:22 PM in Iowa and 10:22 AM in Oakland.

Can I drive from Iowa to Oakland?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Oakland is 1800 miles. It takes approximately 27h 15m to drive from Iowa to Oakland.

Where can I stay near Oakland?

There are 695+ hotels available in Oakland.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Iowa to Oakland 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 Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field to San Francisco International Airport
best
1. Fly from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field (SUX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SUX - SFO
6h 39m
$111–418
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus
3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Oaklandbus
42h 15m
$168–305
Bus, train via Omaha
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus
2. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Denverbus
3. Take the train from Denver to Emeryvilletrain
47h 56m
$293–465
Drive 1,789.5 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Oaklandcar 1,789.5 mi
27h 15m
$327–472
Fly Des Moines to Oakland International Airport
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane DSM - OAK
6h 48m
$301–1,327
Fly Omaha to San Francisco International Airport
1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane OMA - SFO
7h 56m
$153–716
Fly Omaha to Oakland International Airport
1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane OMA - OAK
8h 48m
$266–1,209
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US0123
2. Take the train from Denver to Emeryvilletrain California Zephyr
2d
$194–360

Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field (SUX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

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7h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,441.3 mi
Duration: 6h 39m

What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Oakland, CA, USA?

United Airlines flies from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field (SUX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Des Moines to Oakland via Des Moines, Denver Union Station, and Sparks Transit Center in around 42h 15m.

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