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How to get fromCalifornia to Marshalltownby plane, shuttle, taxi, bus, train, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from California to Marshalltown by plane, shuttle, taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County, shuttle, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SNA - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Nevada, IAshuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Nevada, IA to Marshalltowntaxi taxi
    6h 2m
    $417–1,317

  2. Drive 1,731.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Marshalltowncar car 1,731.2 mi
    27h 2m
    $316–457

  3. Bus, taxi

    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
    4. Take the taxi from Des Moines to Marshalltowntaxi taxi
    38h 3m
    $374–661

  4. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas Citytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Des Moines to Marshalltowntaxi taxi
    40h 51m
    $754–1,395

  5. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane LAX - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Nevada, IAshuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Nevada, IA to Marshalltowntaxi taxi
    7h 40m
    $353–1,168

  6. Fly from Long Beach Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane LGB - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Nevada, IAshuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Nevada, IA to Marshalltowntaxi taxi
    8h 49m
    $356–1,206

  7. Fly from San Diego International Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SAN - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Nevada, IAshuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Nevada, IA to Marshalltowntaxi taxi
    8h 46m
    $358–1,210

  8. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane BUR - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Nevada, IAshuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Nevada, IA to Marshalltowntaxi taxi
    8h 42m
    $382–1,264

  9. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane FAT - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Nevada, IAshuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Nevada, IA to Marshalltowntaxi taxi
    10h 1m
    $336–1,106

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

Calendar52Weekly Planes
Duration5h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$209Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,512.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 2m

What companies run services between California, USA and Marshalltown, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from California to Marshalltown. However, you can take the taxi to Santa-Ana-Airport-SNA airport, fly to Des Moines (DSM), walk to Des Moines International Airport, IA, take the shuttle to Nevada, IA, then take the taxi to Marshalltown. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Las Vegas Bus Terminal, take the bus to Denver Union Station, take the bus to Des Moines, then take the taxi to Marshalltown.

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