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There are 9 ways to get from California to Iowa by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Des Moines

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane LAX - DSM
    5h 16m
    $116–316

  2. Fly San Diego International Airport to Omaha

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane SAN - OMA
    6h 37m
    $106–509

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    36h 45m
    $308–483

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
    40h 18m
    $1,037–1,589

  5. Drive  1,682.1 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Des Moinescar car 1,682.1 mi
    26h 3m
    $278–402

  6. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Des Moines

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SNA - DSM
    6h 40m
    $142–397

  7. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Omaha

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane LAX - OMA
    7h 5m
    $181–387

  8. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Omaha

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane SFO - OMA
    7h 26m
    $154–447

  9. Fly Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Omaha

    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane FAT - OMA
    9h 25m
    $124–605

California to Iowa by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration40h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,037Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,465.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between California, USA and Iowa, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Des Moines (DSM) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Des Moines via Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Denver Union Station, and Des Moines in around 36h 45m.

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