What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Ana to Iowa?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Ana to Iowa is to bus which costs $180 - $410 and takes 36h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Ana to Iowa?

The fastest way to get from Santa Ana to Iowa is to fly which takes 3h 44m and costs $250 - $1,100.

How far is it from Santa Ana to Iowa?

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

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

The best way to get from Santa Ana to Iowa without a car is to bus which takes 36h 50m and costs $180 - $410.

How long does it take to get from Santa Ana to Iowa?

It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Santa Ana to Iowa, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Santa Ana to Iowa?

The best way to get from Santa Ana to Iowa is to fly which takes 3h 44m and costs $250 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $410 and takes 36h 50m.

What is the time difference between Santa Ana and Iowa?

Iowa is 2h ahead of Santa Ana. It is currently 12:13 AM in Santa Ana and 2:13 AM in Iowa.

Can I drive from Santa Ana to Iowa?

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

Where can I stay near Iowa?

There are 200+ hotels available in Iowa.

Santa Ana to Iowa - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Santa Ana 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 John Wayne Airport Orange County to Des Moines
best
1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane SNA - DSM
3h 44m
$254–1,053
Train, bus
cheapest
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 38m
$181–1,509
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Las Vegas BusTerminalbus
2. Take the bus from Las Vegas BusTerminal to Denver Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus
36h 50m
$187–406
Drive 1,679.8 mi
1. Drive from Santa Ana to Des Moinescar 1,679.8 mi
26h 1m
$307–443
Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Omaha
1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Omaha (OMA)plane SNA - OMA
5h 8m
$222–912
Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Omaha
1. Take the train from Santa Ana to L.A. Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Omaha (OMA)plane LAX - OMA
6h 5m
$184–754
Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Des Moines
1. Take the train from Santa Ana to L.A. Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Des Moines (DSM)plane LAX - DSM
6h 15m
$206–845

John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

56Weekly Planes

5h 36mAverage Duration

$218Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Santa Ana to Iowa.

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Distance: 1,437.9 mi
Duration: 3h 44m

What companies run services between Santa Ana, CA, USA and Iowa, 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 BusTerminal, Denver Union Station, and Des Moines in around 36h 50m.

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