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How to get fromOxnard to Iowa Cityby train, plane, car, bus or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Oxnard to Iowa City by train, plane, car, bus, or taxi

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  1. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Des Moines, drive

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    1. Take the train from Oxnard to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane LAX - DSM
    3. Drive from Des-Moines-Airport-DSM to Iowa Citycar car
    8h 48m
    $213–864

  2. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Oxnard to South Strip Transit Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas BusTerminal to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Waterloobus bus
    5. Drive from Waterloo to GTC Bay 9car car
    6. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    45h 44m

  3. Train, taxi, drive

    1. Take the train from Oxnard to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to OCI 52 Avetaxi taxi
    4. Drive from 5 St & 16 Ave Shelter to Iowa Citycar car
    46h 24m
    $382–1,951

  4. Drive 1,836.6 mi

    1. Drive from Oxnard to Iowa Citycar car 1,836.6 mi
    29h 8m
    $336–485

  5. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Oxnard to Burbank Airport - Southtrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane BUR - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    10h 42m

  6. Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Oxnard to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane SBA - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    11h 41m

  7. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Oxnard to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane LAX - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    11h 37m

  8. Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Oxnard to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane SNA - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    14h 30m

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar78Weekly Planes
Duration5h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$176Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Oxnard, CA, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Oxnard to Iowa City. However, you can take the train to L.A. Union Station, walk to Union Station FlyAway - 800 N Alameda St at Union Station / Patsaurus Plaza, take the bus to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Des Moines (DSM), then drive to Iowa City. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oxnard to Court St Transportation Center via Las Vegas, Gilespie Street (South Strip Transit Terminal), Las Vegas BusTerminal, Denver Union Station, Des Moines, Waterloo, and GTC Bay 9 in around 45h 44m.

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