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

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There are 7 ways to get from Iowa to Santa Monica by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), 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 20m
    $133–579

  2. 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 53m
    $497–1,176

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Tulsabus bus Jefferson Lines 801
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    46h 1m
    $335–515

  4. Drive  1,698.4 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Santa Monicacar car 1,698.4 mi
    26h 21m
    $310–448

  5. 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 29m
    $183–827

  6. Fly Omaha to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane OMA - LAX
    7h 35m
    $167–389

  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 7m
    $206–881

Iowa to Santa Monica by bus, foot, train, subway, and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration41h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$497Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,470.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 20m

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 bus from Des Moines to 5th / Santa Monica via Tulsa Bus Station and Patsaouras Transit Plaza in around 46h 1m.

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