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How to get fromIowa to Lancasterby plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Iowa to Lancaster by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, or car

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  1. Fly Des Moines to Los Angeles International Airport, train

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    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 Lancastertrain train
    8h 11m
    $127–332

  2. 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 South Strip Transit Terminal to Mojave Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus bus 250 / ...
    38h 55m

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    44h 6m
    $1,014–1,688

  4. Drive  1,644.1 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Lancastercar car 1,644.1 mi
    26h 21m
    $272–393

  5. Fly Des Moines 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 Burbank - Downtown to Lancastertrain train
    8h 54m
    $150–640

  6. Fly Omaha to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane OMA - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    10h 34m
    $191–402

  7. Fly Omaha to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane OMA - BUR
    2. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Lancastertrain train
    11h 19m
    $154–720

Iowa to Lancaster by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration44h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,014Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Iowa to Lancaster.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,542.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 11m

What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Lancaster, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Des Moines to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. via Des Moines, Denver Union Station, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, South Strip Transit Terminal, and Carl's Jr./Inyo St. in around 38h 55m.

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