There are 7 ways to get from Fresno to Iowa by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car
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Fly to Omaha
best- Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Omaha (OMA)plane FAT - OMA
6h 46m$136–581Fly to Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field
cheapest- Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field (SUX)plane FAT - SUX
9h 19m$112–447Bus, train
- Take the bus from Fresno to Los Angelesbus
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas Citytrain
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
46h 3m$600–1,273Bus
- Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Los Angeles Downtownbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Tulsa to Des Moinesbus
47h 40m$341–599Drive 1,757.3 mi
- Drive from Fresno to Des Moinescar 1,757.3 mi
29h 17m$321–464Fly to Des Moines
- Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Des Moines (DSM)plane FAT - DSM
7h 15m$168–722Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport
- Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane FAT - CID
7h 19m$141–511
Fresno to Iowa by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fresno to Iowa is to fly which costs $110 - $450 and takes 9h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Fresno to Iowa is to fly which takes 6h 46m and costs $130 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Fresno station to Iowa. However, there are services departing from Fresno Bus Station and arriving at Des Moines via Los Angeles Union Station and Tulsa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 40m.
The distance between Fresno and Iowa is 1336 miles. The road distance is 1767.5 miles.
The best way to get from Fresno to Iowa without a car is to bus and train which takes 46h 3m and costs $600 - $1,300.
It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Fresno to Iowa, including transfers.
Fresno to Iowa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Fresno Bus Station.
The best way to get from Fresno to Iowa is to fly which takes 6h 46m and costs $130 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $340 - $600 and takes 47h 40m.
Fresno to Iowa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Downtown station.
Iowa is 2h ahead of Fresno. It is currently 9:15 AM in Fresno and 11:15 AM in Iowa.
What companies run services between Fresno, CA, USA and Iowa, USA?
Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Omaha (OMA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fresno Bus Station to Des Moines via Los Angeles Downtown, Los Angeles Union Station, and Tulsa in around 47h 40m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Omaha via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Omaha via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–420
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field via San Francisco, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–470
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field via Los Angeles, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 28m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $100–460
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field via Las Vegas, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 33m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $95–430
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–460
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $480–1,100
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Fresno to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Fresno to Iowa is 1768 miles. It takes approximately 29h 17m to drive from Fresno to Iowa.
There are 267+ hotels available in Iowa.





