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

The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Iowa is to train and fly which costs $120 - $330 and takes 6h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Irvine to Iowa is to fly which takes 4h 54m and costs $140 - $400.

Is there a direct bus between Irvine and Iowa?

No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to Iowa. However, there are services departing from Main-Harvard and arriving at Des Moines via Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Los Angeles Union Station and Tulsa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 20m.

How far is it from Irvine to Iowa?

The distance between Irvine and Iowa is 1443 miles. The road distance is 1691.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Irvine to Iowa without a car is to train and bus which takes 41h 5m and costs $1,000 - $1,600.

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

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Irvine to Iowa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Irvine to Iowa bus from?

Irvine to Iowa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center station.

Bus or fly from Irvine to Iowa?

The best way to get from Irvine to Iowa is to fly which takes 4h 54m and costs $140 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $370 - $600 and takes 46h 20m.

Where does the Irvine to Iowa bus arrive?

Irvine to Iowa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

What is the time difference between Irvine and Iowa?

Iowa is 2h ahead of Irvine. It is currently 8:02 AM in Irvine and 10:02 AM in Iowa.

Can I drive from Irvine to Iowa?

Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Iowa is 1692 miles. It takes approximately 26h 4m to drive from Irvine to Iowa.

Where can I stay near Iowa?

There are 242+ hotels available in Iowa.

Irvine to Iowa - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Irvine to Iowa by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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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
4h 54m
$140–395
Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Des Moines
cheapest
1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Des Moines (DSM)plane LAX - DSM
6h 34m
$124–328
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 Lines 804 / ...
41h 5m
$1,007–1,584
Bus
1. Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Tulsa to Des Moinesbus
46h 20m
$378–564
Drive 1,681.9 mi
1. Drive from Irvine to Des Moinescar 1,681.9 mi
26h 4m
$278–402
Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Omaha
1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Omaha (OMA)plane SNA - OMA
8h 17m
$165–506

Irvine to Iowa by train, foot, and bus

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Distance: 1,435 mi
Duration: 4h 54m

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

Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines, and four other airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Des Moines (DSM) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main-Harvard to Des Moines via Artic - Dock 4, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Los Angeles Union Station, and Tulsa in around 46h 20m.

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