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There are 9 ways to get from Long Beach to Iowa by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly Long Beach Airport to Des Moines

    best
    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane LGB - DSM
    7h
    $179–774

  2. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Des Moines

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane LAX - DSM
    5h 56m
    $112–309

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
    42h 24m
    $1,002–1,677

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 7th / Channel to El Monte Station - Lower Levelbus bus 577
    2. Take the bus from El Monte Bus Stop to Tulsa Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tulsa to Des Moinesbus bus
    44h 38m
    $362–553

  5. Drive  1,695.2 mi

    1. Drive from Long Beach to Des Moinescar car 1,695.2 mi
    26h 20m
    $290–419

  6. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Des Moines

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SNA - DSM
    6h 26m
    $143–400

  7. Fly Long Beach Airport to Omaha

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane LGB - OMA
    8h 24m
    $214–1,005

  8. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Omaha

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane LAX - OMA
    7h 45m
    $177–380

  9. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Omaha

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane SNA - OMA
    9h 49m
    $168–511

Long Beach to Iowa by tram, train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration42h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,002Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,450.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h

What companies run services between Long Beach, CA, USA and Iowa, USA?

Southwest Airlines and United Airlines fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Des Moines (DSM) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Long Beach Blvd & 3rd SE to Des Moines via 7th / Channel, El Monte Bus Stop, and Tulsa in around 44h 38m.

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