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

The cheapest way to get from Sacramento to Iowa is to bus which costs $170 - $420 and takes 38h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sacramento to Iowa is to fly which takes 6h 10m and costs $320 - $1,500.

How far is it from Sacramento to Iowa?

The distance between Sacramento and Iowa is 1394 miles. The road distance is 1719.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sacramento to Iowa without a car is to bus which takes 38h 40m and costs $170 - $420.

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

It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Sacramento to Iowa, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Sacramento to Iowa?

The best way to get from Sacramento to Iowa is to fly which takes 6h 10m and costs $320 - $1,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $420 and takes 38h 40m.

What is the time difference between Sacramento and Iowa?

Iowa is 2h ahead of Sacramento. It is currently 6:07 AM in Sacramento and 8:07 AM in Iowa.

Can I drive from Sacramento to Iowa?

Yes, the driving distance between Sacramento to Iowa is 1720 miles. It takes approximately 25h 51m to drive from Sacramento to Iowa.

Where can I stay near Iowa?

There are 238+ hotels available in Iowa.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Sacramento to Iowa by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or subway

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Sacramento International Airport to Omaha
best
1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Omaha (OMA)plane SMF - OMA
6h 10m
$327–1,433
Fly Sacramento International Airport to Des Moines
cheapest
1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Des Moines (DSM)plane SMF - DSM
6h 33m
$149–674
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station 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
38h 40m
$179–416
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Sacramento to Denvertrain California Zephyr
2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123
45h 9m
$193–675
Drive 1,709.6 mi
1. Drive from Sacramento to Des Moinescar 1,709.6 mi
25h 51m
$312–451
Fly Sacramento International Airport to Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field
1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field (SUX)plane SMF - SUX
7h 5m
$153–629
Train, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Omaha
1. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain
2. Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway
3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Omaha (OMA)plane SFO - OMA
7h 30m
$291–1,174
Train, bus via Omaha
1. Take the train from Sacramento to Denvertrain
2. Take the bus from Denver to Omaha, NEbus
3. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moinesbus
45h 39m
$303–745

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Omaha (OMA) flights

96Weekly Planes

5h 43mAverage Duration

$306Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Sacramento to Iowa.

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Distance: 1,385.8 mi
Duration: 6h 10m

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

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Omaha (OMA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Des Moines via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, and Des Moines in around 38h 40m.

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