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

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  1. Fly Ontario International Airport to Des Moines

    best
    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ONT - DSM
    6h 52m
    $150–415

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Des Moines

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane LAX - DSM
    7h 2m
    $125–330

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Riverside to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
    38h 59m
    $1,004–1,538

  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
    44h 4m
    $361–545

  5. Drive  1,651 mi

    1. Drive from Riverside to Des Moinescar car 1,651 mi
    25h 31m
    $273–394

  6. Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Des Moines

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Santa Anatrain train
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SNA - DSM
    6h 40m
    $149–407

  7. Fly Ontario International Airport to Omaha

    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane ONT - OMA
    8h 37m
    $175–556

  8. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Omaha

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane LAX - OMA
    8h 52m
    $190–401

  9. Shuttle to Harry Reid International Airport, fly to Des Moines

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Riverside, CA - 3956 University Ave to 1100 S Main St. - Las Vegasshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane LAS - DSM
    10h 9m
    $170–432

Riverside to Iowa by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration38h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,004Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,428.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 52m

What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, 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 Magnolia + Sunnyside to Des Moines via Market + Ninth, Market + University, Richton 5091 at Montclair TransCenter, Montclair Transcenter, and Tulsa in around 44h 4m.

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