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How to get fromIowa to Los Angeles Airport (LAX)by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Iowa to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Des Moines

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane DSM - LAX
    4h 5m
    $158–671

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    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 Bus Terminal to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    38h 39m
    $266–523

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus Jefferson Lines 803 / ...
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    41h 49m
    $610–1,285

  4. Drive 1,696.3 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Los Angeles Airport (LAX)car car 1,696.3 mi
    26h 27m
    $310–448

  5. Fly from Omaha

    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane OMA - LAX
    6h 22m
    $163–433

Iowa to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration41h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$610Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,451.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 5m

What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Los Angeles Airport (LAX), 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 vehicle from Des Moines to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal via Des Moines, Denver Union Station, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 38h 39m.

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