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How to get fromOntario to Iowaby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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

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  1. Fly Ontario International Airport to Des Moines

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    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ONT - DSM
    5h 1m
    $148–411
  2. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Des Moines

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Pomona Transit Center to Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza Wbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane LAX - DSM
    7h 22m
    $118–324
  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Bernardino to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
    41h 22m
    $1,009–1,587
  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to Tulsa Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson Lines 802
    42h 12m
    $362–542
  5. Drive  1,647.2 mi

    1. Drive from Ontario to Des Moinescar car 1,647.2 mi
    25h 28m
    $272–393
  6. Fly Ontario International Airport to Omaha

    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane ONT - OMA
    6h 46m
    $179–535

Ontario to Iowa by bus, train, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration41h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,009Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Ontario, CA, USA and Iowa, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Des Moines (DSM) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mountain @ D Street to Des Moines via Montclair Transit Center, Montclair Transcenter, and Tulsa in around 42h 12m.

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