What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Ana to Des Moines?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Ana to Des Moines is to fly which costs $140 - $550 and takes 3h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Ana to Des Moines?

The fastest way to get from Santa Ana to Des Moines is to fly which takes 3h 35m and costs $140 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Ana and Des Moines?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Ana to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana Bus Stop and arriving at Des Moines via Las Vegas Bus Terminal and Denver Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 40m.

How far is it from Santa Ana to Des Moines?

The distance between Santa Ana and Des Moines is 1446 miles. The road distance is 1689.6 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Ana to Des Moines without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Ana to Des Moines without a car is to bus which takes 36h 40m and costs $270 - $550.

How long does it take to get from Santa Ana to Des Moines?

It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Santa Ana to Des Moines, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Ana to Des Moines bus from?

Santa Ana to Des Moines bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Santa Ana Bus Stop station.

Bus or fly from Santa Ana to Des Moines?

The best way to get from Santa Ana to Des Moines is to fly which takes 3h 35m and costs $140 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $270 - $550 and takes 36h 40m.

Where does the Santa Ana to Des Moines bus arrive?

Santa Ana to Des Moines bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Las Vegas Bus Terminal station.

What is the time difference between Santa Ana and Des Moines?

Des Moines is 2h ahead of Santa Ana. It is currently 12:25 AM in Santa Ana and 2:25 AM in Des Moines.

Can I drive from Santa Ana to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Ana to Des Moines is 1690 miles. It takes approximately 26h 1m to drive from Santa Ana to Des Moines.

How do I get a bus ticket from Santa Ana to Des Moines?

Book your Santa Ana to Des Moines bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 252+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Santa Ana to Des Moines - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Santa Ana to Des Moines 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
best
1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane SNA - DSM
3h 35m
$145–544
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Denver Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus
36h 40m
$274–520
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain Southwest Chief
2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus Jefferson 802 / ...
40h 35m
$415–999
Drive 1,679.8 mi
1. Drive from Santa Ana to Des Moinescar 1,679.8 mi
26h 1m
$307–443

Santa Ana to Des Moines by bus (Greyhound)

7Weekly Buses

36h 40mAverage Duration

$274Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Santa Ana to Des Moines.

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Distance: 1,437.9 mi
Duration: 3h 35m

What companies run services between Santa Ana, CA, USA and Des Moines, IA, 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 Santa Ana Bus Stop to Des Moines via Las Vegas Bus Terminal and Denver Union Station in around 36h 40m.

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