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How to get fromLancaster to Des Moinesby train, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Lancaster to Des Moines by train, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, or car

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  1. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Lancaster to Burbank - Downtowntrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane BUR - DSM
    8h 26m
    $229–937

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane LAX - DSM
    7h 54m
    $225–899

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.bus bus 250 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop to South Strip Transit Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    37h 25m
    $299–555

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    43h 17m
    $590–1,270

  5. Drive 1,656.4 mi

    1. Drive from Lancaster to Des Moinescar car 1,656.4 mi
    26h 4m
    $303–437

  6. Train, train to Ontario International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Rancho Cucamongatrain train
    3. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ONT - DSM
    11h 12m
    $273–842

  7. Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SNA - DSM
    10h 45m
    $243–943

  8. Bus, bus to Harry Reid International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop to South Strip Transit Terminalbus bus
    3. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane LAS - DSM
    10h 23m
    $296–843

Lancaster to Des Moines by train, foot, and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration43h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$590Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,509.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 26m

What companies run services between Lancaster, CA, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Des Moines via Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop, South Strip Transit Terminal, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, and Denver Union Station in around 37h 25m.

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