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

The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Sacramento is to drive and fly which costs $130 - $650 and takes 7h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Iowa to Sacramento is to fly which takes 5h 58m and costs $150 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Iowa and Sacramento?

No, there is no direct bus from Iowa to Sacramento station. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Sacramento Bus Station via Denver Union Station and Sparks Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 55m.

How far is it from Iowa to Sacramento?

The distance between Iowa and Sacramento is 1510 miles. The road distance is 1719.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Iowa to Sacramento without a car is to bus which takes 39h 55m and costs $330 - $550.

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

It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Iowa to Sacramento, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Iowa to Sacramento bus from?

Iowa to Sacramento bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.

Bus or fly from Iowa to Sacramento?

The best way to get from Iowa to Sacramento is to fly which takes 5h 58m and costs $150 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $330 - $550 and takes 39h 55m.

Where does the Iowa to Sacramento bus arrive?

Iowa to Sacramento bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.

What is the time difference between Iowa and Sacramento?

Sacramento is 2h behind Iowa. It is currently 8:30 AM in Iowa and 6:30 AM in Sacramento.

Can I drive from Iowa to Sacramento?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Sacramento is 1719 miles. It takes approximately 25h 52m to drive from Iowa to Sacramento.

Where can I stay near Sacramento?

There are 251+ hotels available in Sacramento.

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

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Fly from Des Moines
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane DSM - SMF
5h 58m
$151–627
Drive to Lincoln Municipal Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Drive from Council Bluffs to Lincoln-Airport-LNKcar
2. Fly from Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane LNK - SMF
7h 11m
$133–620
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus
3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
39h 55m
$332–520
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus
2. Take the bus from Omaha to Denverbus
3. Take the train from Denver to Sacramentotrain
46h 4m
$872–1,330
Drive 1,709.2 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Sacramentocar 1,709.2 mi
25h 52m
$312–451
Fly from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field
1. Fly from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field (SUX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane SUX - SMF
6h 27m
$143–629
Fly from Omaha
1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane OMA - SMF
8h 16m
$145–707

Des Moines (DSM) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) flights

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Distance: 1,500.9 mi
Duration: 5h 58m

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Des Moines to Sacramento Bus Station via Des Moines, Denver Union Station, and Sparks Transit Center in around 39h 55m.

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