There are 6 ways to get from Des Moines to Orange by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane DSM - SNA
4h 3m$288–1,071Fly to Long Beach Airport
cheapest- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane DSM - LGB
7h 35m$132–505Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus
37h 25m$254–495Bus, train
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0156
- Take the train from Kansas City to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief
41h$585–1,264Drive 1,675.8 mi
- Drive from Des Moines to Orangecar 1,675.8 mi
26h$306–442Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane DSM - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Orangetrain
6h 49m$173–695
Des Moines to Orange by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Orange is to fly which costs $130 - $550 and takes 7h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Orange is to fly which takes 4h 3m and costs $280 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Orange. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Santa Ana Bus Stop via Denver Union Station and Las Vegas Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 25m.
The distance between Des Moines and Orange is 1450 miles. The road distance is 1685.6 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Orange without a car is to bus which takes 37h 25m and costs $250 - $500.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Des Moines to Orange, including transfers.
Des Moines to Orange bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Orange is to fly which takes 4h 3m and costs $280 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $250 - $500 and takes 37h 25m.
Des Moines to Orange bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Orange is 2h behind Des Moines. It is currently 4:42 AM in Des Moines and 2:42 AM in Orange.
What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Orange, CA, USA?
Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Santa Ana Bus Stop via Denver Union Station and Las Vegas Bus Terminal in around 37h 25m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Des Moines to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,000
Flights from Des Moines to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
Flights from Des Moines to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,000
Flights from Des Moines to Long Beach Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–480
Flights from Des Moines to Long Beach Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–480
Flights from Des Moines to Long Beach Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–490
Flights from Des Moines to Long Beach Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Des Moines to Los Angeles International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Des Moines to Los Angeles International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Des Moines to Los Angeles International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,000
Flights from Des Moines to Los Angeles International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
Flights from Des Moines to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Des Moines to Los Angeles International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Des Moines to Los Angeles International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 22m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,200
Flights from Des Moines to Los Angeles International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Des Moines to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,200
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Orange
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–200
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–220
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Santa Ana Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Orange is 1686 miles. It takes approximately 26h to drive from Des Moines to Orange.
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