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

The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Sacramento is to bus which costs $150 - $300 and takes 39h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Iowa to Sacramento is to fly which takes 6h 19m and costs $200 - $900.

How far is it from Iowa to Sacramento?

The distance between Iowa and Sacramento is 1510 miles. The road distance is 1719.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Iowa to Sacramento without a car is to bus which takes 39h 25m and costs $150 - $300.

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

It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Iowa to Sacramento, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Iowa to Sacramento?

The best way to get from Iowa to Sacramento is to fly which takes 6h 21m and costs $380 - $1,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $300 and takes 39h 25m.

What is the time difference between Iowa and Sacramento?

Sacramento is 2h behind Iowa. It is currently 12:07 AM in Iowa and 10:07 PM in Sacramento.

Can I drive from Iowa to Sacramento?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Sacramento is 1719 miles. It takes approximately 25h 50m to drive from Iowa to Sacramento.

Where can I stay near Sacramento?

There are 296+ hotels available in Sacramento.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Iowa to Sacramento 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 from Des Moines
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane DSM - SMF
6h 21m
$380–1,725
Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest
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 Sacramento Bus Stationbus
39h 25m
$158–300
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 Sacramentotrain
46h 4m
$273–495
Drive 1,709.2 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Sacramentocar 1,709.2 mi
25h 50m
$312–451
Fly from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field
1. Fly from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field (SUX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane SUX - SMF
6h 19m
$203–879
Fly from Omaha
1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane OMA - SMF
8h 33m
$325–1,507
Fly from Quad City International Airport
1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane MLI - SMF
9h 19m
$214–956
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US0123
2. Take the train from Denver to Sacramentotrain California Zephyr
46h 19m
$174–390

Des Moines (DSM) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) flights

78Weekly Planes

6h 42mAverage Duration

$360Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Iowa to Sacramento.

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Distance: 1,500.9 mi
Duration: 6h 21m

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Des Moines to Sacramento Bus Station via Des Moines, Denver Union Station, and Sparks Transit Center in around 39h 25m.

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