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How to get fromIrvine to Iowaby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Irvine to Iowa by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to Des Moines

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SNA - DSM
    3h 28m
    $220–916

  2. Fly to Omaha

    cheapest
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane SNA - OMA
    4h 55m
    $196–564

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
    41h 5m
    $557–1,284

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Anaheim to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tulsa to Des Moinesbus bus
    45h 40m
    $330–595

  5. Drive 1,681.9 mi

    1. Drive from Irvine to Des Moinescar car 1,681.9 mi
    26h 4m
    $307–444

Irvine to Iowa by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration41h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$557Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,432.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 28m

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

Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Des Moines (DSM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main-Harvard to Des Moines via Artic - Dock 4, Anaheim, Los Angeles Union Station, and Tulsa in around 45h 40m.

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