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

The cheapest way to get from Oakland to Iowa is to fly which costs $120 - $480 and takes 7h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oakland to Iowa is to fly which takes 5h 32m and costs $280 - $1,300.

How far is it from Oakland to Iowa?

The distance between Oakland and Iowa is 1471 miles. The road distance is 1800.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oakland to Iowa without a car is to bus which takes 41h 35m and costs $320 - $650.

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

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Oakland to Iowa, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Oakland to Iowa?

The best way to get from Oakland to Iowa is to fly which takes 5h 32m and costs $280 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $320 - $650 and takes 41h 35m.

What is the time difference between Oakland and Iowa?

Iowa is 2h ahead of Oakland. It is currently 5:48 AM in Oakland and 7:48 AM in Iowa.

Can I drive from Oakland to Iowa?

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

Where can I stay near Iowa?

There are 252+ hotels available in Iowa.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Oakland 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 San Francisco International Airport to Omaha
best
1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Omaha (OMA)plane SFO - OMA
5h 32m
$285–1,243
Fly San Francisco International Airport to Des Moines
cheapest
1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Des Moines (DSM)plane SFO - DSM
7h 19m
$122–474
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Oakland to Sparks Transit Centerbus
2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus
41h 35m
$324–607
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Emeryville to Denvertrain California Zephyr
2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123
47h 7m
$436–939
Drive 1,789.6 mi
1. Drive from Oakland to Des Moinescar 1,789.6 mi
27h 15m
$327–472
Fly Oakland International Airport to Omaha
1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Omaha (OMA)plane OAK - OMA
6h 23m
$328–1,536
Fly Oakland International Airport to Des Moines
1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Des Moines (DSM)plane OAK - DSM
6h 39m
$130–577
Train, bus via Omaha
1. Take the train from Emeryville to Denvertrain
2. Take the bus from Denver to Omaha, NEbus
3. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moinesbus
47h 37m
$498–949

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Omaha (OMA) flights

76Weekly Planes

5h 18mAverage Duration

$250Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,462.2 mi
Duration: 5h 32m

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

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Omaha (OMA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oakland to Des Moines via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, and Des Moines in around 41h 35m.

Airlines

Website: southwest.com

Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Omaha via Denver

Ave. Duration: 5h 1m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $250–1,200

Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Omaha via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 5h 23m
When: Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $260–1,200

Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Omaha via Phoenix

Ave. Duration: 5h 35m
When: Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price: $280–1,300

Flights from Oakland International Airport to Omaha via Denver

Ave. Duration: 5h 17m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $300–1,500

Flights from Oakland International Airport to Omaha via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 5h 23m
When: Monday to Saturday
Estimated price: $320–1,500

Flights from Oakland International Airport to Omaha via Phoenix

Ave. Duration: 5h 58m
When: Monday to Saturday
Estimated price: $350–1,600

Flights from Oakland International Airport to Omaha via San Diego

Ave. Duration: 5h 50m
When: Saturday
Estimated price: $360–1,600

Flights from Oakland International Airport to Omaha via Dallas

Ave. Duration: 6h 15m
When: Saturday
Estimated price: $410–1,800

Flights from Oakland International Airport to Des Moines via Denver

Ave. Duration: 5h 7m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $110–550

Flights from Oakland International Airport to Des Moines via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 6h 12m
When: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price: $120–600

Flights from Oakland International Airport to Des Moines via Phoenix

Ave. Duration: 7h 30m
When: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price: $130–600

Flights from Oakland International Airport to Des Moines via Chicago Midway

Ave. Duration: 9h 35m
When: Friday and Saturday
Estimated price: $150–700

Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Des Moines via Denver

Ave. Duration: 5h 37m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $95–440

Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Des Moines via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 7h 37m
When: Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price: $100–450

Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Des Moines via Phoenix

Ave. Duration: 7h 27m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $100–480

Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Des Moines via Chicago Midway

Ave. Duration: 10h 5m
When: Friday and Saturday
Estimated price: $120–550

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