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

The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Iowa is to bus which costs $180 - $410 and takes 38h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Irvine to Iowa is to fly which takes 3h 37m and costs $230 - $1,100.

How far is it from Irvine to Iowa?

The distance between Irvine and Iowa is 1441 miles. The road distance is 1691.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Irvine to Iowa without a car is to bus which takes 38h 34m and costs $180 - $410.

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

It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Irvine to Iowa, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Irvine to Iowa?

The best way to get from Irvine to Iowa is to fly which takes 3h 37m and costs $230 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $410 and takes 38h 34m.

What is the time difference between Irvine and Iowa?

Iowa is 2h ahead of Irvine. It is currently 8:53 PM in Irvine and 10:53 PM in Iowa.

Can I drive from Irvine to Iowa?

Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Iowa is 1692 miles. It takes approximately 26h 3m to drive from Irvine to Iowa.

Where can I stay near Iowa?

There are 200+ hotels available in Iowa.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Irvine to Iowa by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, 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 John Wayne Airport Orange County to Des Moines
best
1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane SNA - DSM
3h 37m
$235–1,024
Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field
cheapest
1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field (SUX)plane SNA - SUX
5h 52m
$125–513
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Las Vegas BusTerminalbus
2. Take the bus from Las Vegas BusTerminal to Denver Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus
38h 34m
$185–408
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain Southwest Chief
2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus Jefferson 802 / ...
40h 45m
$181–1,508
Drive 1,681.9 mi
1. Drive from Irvine to Des Moinescar 1,681.9 mi
26h 3m
$307–444
Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Omaha
1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Omaha (OMA)plane SNA - OMA
5h
$202–857
Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Omaha
1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Omaha (OMA)plane LAX - OMA
6h 11m
$184–755
Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Des Moines
1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Des Moines (DSM)plane LAX - DSM
6h 21m
$206–846

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

59Weekly Planes

5h 36mAverage Duration

$218Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,432.4 mi
Duration: 3h 37m

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

Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Des Moines (DSM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa to Des Moines via Santa Ana Bus Stop, Las Vegas BusTerminal, Denver Union Station, and Des Moines in around 38h 34m.

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