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How to get fromIowa to Santa Monicaby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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

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  1. 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 plane DSM - LAX
    5h 24m
    $152–627

  2. Fly Omaha to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane OMA - LAX
    7h 41m
    $117–489

  3. 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
    39h 47m
    $260–512

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus Jefferson 803 / ...
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    41h 59m
    $613–1,289

  5. Drive 1,698.4 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Santa Monicacar car 1,698.4 mi
    26h 20m
    $310–448

  6. Fly Des Moines to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane DSM - BUR
    7h 18m
    $252–1,125

  7. Fly Des Moines to John Wayne Airport Orange County, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane DSM - SNA
    2. Take the bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to Figueroa / Picobus bus
    9h 11m
    $245–1,029

Des Moines (DSM) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar82Weekly Planes
Duration5h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$138Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,470.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Santa Monica, 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 vehicle from Des Moines to 5th / Santa Monica via Des Moines, Denver Union Station, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, and Patsaouras Transit Plaza in around 39h 47m.

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