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How to get fromIrvine to Iowaby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Irvine to Iowa by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Des Moines

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Des Moines (DSM)planeSNA - DSM
    3h 29m
    $229–959
  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Omaha

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Omaha (OMA)planeLAX - OMA
    6h 7m
    $184–705
  3. Bus

    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 to Des Moinesbus
    37h 21m
    $222–447
  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Kansas CitytrainSouthwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des MoinesbusJefferson 802 / ...
    40h 42m
    $191–578
  5. Drive 1,681.9 mi

    1. Drive from Irvine to Des Moinescar1,681.9 mi
    25h 56m
    $307–444
  6. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Omaha

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Omaha (OMA)planeSNA - OMA
    4h 50m
    $209–859

Irvine to Iowa by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration37h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$222Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 Denver in around 37h 21m.

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