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How to get fromDes Moines to San Bernardinoby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or shuttle

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There are 10 ways to get from Des Moines to San Bernardino by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Ontario International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane DSM - ONT
    7h 12m
    $206–833

  2. Fly to Long Beach Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane DSM - LGB
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train
    10h 35m
    $143–521

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Las Vegas Strip to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus bus
    36h 2m
    $271–502

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0156
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to San Bernardinotrain train Southwest Chief
    38h 25m
    $579–1,255

  5. Drive 1,639.4 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to San Bernardinocar car 1,639.4 mi
    25h 18m
    $300–433

  6. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane DSM - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train
    7h 42m
    $174–698

  7. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane DSM - SNA
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Bernardinotrain train
    8h 32m
    $266–1,055

  8. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane DSM - BUR
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train
    9h 38m
    $253–1,045

  9. Fly to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane DSM - LAS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from 1100 S Main St. - Las Vegas to San Bernardinoshuttle bus
    8h 41m
    $222–835

  10. Fly to Palm Springs International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane DSM - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Bernardinotrain train
    10h 38m
    $232–846

Des Moines to San Bernardino by bus and taxi

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration36h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$271Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,427 mi
  • Duration: 7h 12m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and San Bernardino, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Ontario International Airport (ONT) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center via Denver Union Station, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, and Las Vegas Strip in around 36h 2m.

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