What is the cheapest way to get from Iowa to Pasadena?

The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Pasadena is to fly which costs $170 - $450 and takes 7h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Iowa to Pasadena?

The fastest way to get from Iowa to Pasadena is to fly which takes 5h 28m and costs $160 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Iowa and Pasadena?

No, there is no direct bus from Iowa to Pasadena. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Colorado / Garfield via Tulsa Bus Station and El Monte Station - Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h.

How far is it from Iowa to Pasadena?

The distance between Iowa and Pasadena is 1485 miles. The road distance is 1684.5 miles.

How do I travel from Iowa to Pasadena without a car?

The best way to get from Iowa to Pasadena without a car is to bus and train which takes 41h 20m and costs $600 - $1,300.

How long does it take to get from Iowa to Pasadena?

It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Iowa to Pasadena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Iowa to Pasadena bus from?

Iowa to Pasadena bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Des Moines station.

Bus or fly from Iowa to Pasadena?

The best way to get from Iowa to Pasadena is to fly which takes 5h 28m and costs $160 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $320 - $600 and takes 45h.

Where does the Iowa to Pasadena bus arrive?

Iowa to Pasadena bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Tulsa station.

What is the time difference between Iowa and Pasadena?

Pasadena is 2h behind Iowa. It is currently 11:30 AM in Iowa and 9:30 AM in Pasadena.

Can I drive from Iowa to Pasadena?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Pasadena is 1684 miles. It takes approximately 25h 54m to drive from Iowa to Pasadena.

Where can I stay near Pasadena?

There are 2193+ hotels available in Pasadena.

Iowa to Pasadena - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and line 76 bus

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

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Fly Des Moines 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 28m
$167–686
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 20m
$605–1,274
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Tulsabus Jefferson Lines 801
2. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to El Monte Bus Stopbus Greyhound US1210
45h
$325–585
Drive 1,674.7 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Pasadenacar 1,674.7 mi
25h 54m
$306–442
Fly Des Moines to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane DSM - BUR
7h 24m
$246–1,033
Fly Omaha to Los Angeles International Airport
1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane OMA - LAX
7h 46m
$172–448
Fly Des Moines to John Wayne Airport Orange County, line 76 bus, line 43 bus, train, tram
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane DSM - SNA
2. Take the bus from Airport-Arrival Terminal to Macarthur-Harborbus
3. Take the bus from Harbor-Macarthur to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus
4. Take the train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Stationtrain
5. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Memorial Park Stationtram
8h 30m
$261–1,038

Iowa to Pasadena by bus, foot, train, and tram

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Distance: 1,476.1 mi
Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Pasadena, 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 Colorado / Garfield via Tulsa Bus Station and El Monte Station - Lower Level in around 45h.

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