What is the cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Santa Monica?

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Santa Monica is to fly which costs $160 - $700 and takes 5h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to Santa Monica?

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Santa Monica is to fly which takes 5h 25m and costs $160 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Des Moines and Santa Monica?

No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Santa Monica. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at 5th / Santa Monica via Denver Union Station, Las Vegas Bus Terminal and Patsaouras Transit Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 30m.

How far is it from Des Moines to Santa Monica?

The distance between Des Moines and Santa Monica is 1479 miles. The road distance is 1708.3 miles.

How do I travel from Des Moines to Santa Monica without a car?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Santa Monica without a car is to bus which takes 38h 30m and costs $310 - $550.

How long does it take to get from Des Moines to Santa Monica?

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Des Moines to Santa Monica, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Des Moines to Santa Monica bus from?

Des Moines to Santa Monica bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Des Moines station.

Bus or fly from Des Moines to Santa Monica?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Santa Monica is to fly which takes 5h 25m and costs $160 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $310 - $550 and takes 38h 30m.

Where does the Des Moines to Santa Monica bus arrive?

Des Moines to Santa Monica bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Denver station.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Santa Monica?

Santa Monica is 2h behind Des Moines. It is currently 7:55 PM in Des Moines and 5:55 PM in Santa Monica.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Santa Monica?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Santa Monica is 1708 miles. It takes approximately 26h 20m to drive from Des Moines to Santa Monica.

Where can I stay near Santa Monica?

There are 3097+ hotels available in Santa Monica.

Des Moines to Santa Monica - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Des Moines to Santa Monica by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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Fly to Los Angeles International Airport
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1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane DSM - LAX
5h 25m
$162–677
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denverbus
2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
38h 30m
$318–536
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus Jefferson Lines 803 / ...
2. Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain Southwest Chief
41h 53m
$607–1,276
Drive 1,698.4 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Santa Monicacar 1,698.4 mi
26h 20m
$310–448
Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane DSM - BUR
7h 19m
$252–1,025
Fly to Long Beach Airport
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane DSM - LGB
8h 32m
$214–877
Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, bus
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane DSM - SNA
2. Take the bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to Figueroa / Picobus
9h 11m
$265–1,129

Des Moines to Santa Monica by bus and foot

7Weekly Services

38h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,470.4 mi
Duration: 5h 25m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to 5th / Santa Monica via Denver, Denver Union Station, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, and Patsaouras Transit Plaza in around 38h 30m.

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