What is the cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Des Moines?

The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Des Moines is to drive which costs $300 - $450 and takes 26h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Des Moines?

The fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Des Moines is to fly which takes 5h 26m and costs $210 - $900.

Is there a direct bus between Los Angeles and Des Moines?

No, there is no direct bus from Los Angeles station to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Des Moines via Las Vegas BusTerminal and Denver. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 29m.

How far is it from Los Angeles to Des Moines?

The distance between Los Angeles and Des Moines is 1474 miles. The road distance is 1691.9 miles.

How do I travel from Los Angeles to Des Moines without a car?

The best way to get from Los Angeles to Des Moines without a car is to bus which takes 35h 29m and costs $370 - $600.

How long does it take to get from Los Angeles to Des Moines?

It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Los Angeles to Des Moines, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Los Angeles to Des Moines bus from?

Los Angeles to Des Moines bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.

Bus or fly from Los Angeles to Des Moines?

The best way to get from Los Angeles to Des Moines is to fly which takes 5h 26m and costs $210 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $370 - $600 and takes 35h 29m.

Where does the Los Angeles to Des Moines bus arrive?

Los Angeles to Des Moines bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Las Vegas BusTerminal station.

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Des Moines?

Des Moines is 2h ahead of Los Angeles. It is currently 9:55 PM in Los Angeles and 11:55 PM in Des Moines.

Can I drive from Los Angeles to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles to Des Moines is 1692 miles. It takes approximately 26h 2m to drive from Los Angeles to Des Moines.

How do I get a bus ticket from Los Angeles to Des Moines?

Book your Los Angeles to Des Moines bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 260+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Los Angeles to Des Moines - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Los Angeles to Des Moines by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly from Los Angeles International Airport
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1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Des Moines (DSM)plane LAX - DSM
5h 26m
$215–884
Bus
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Las Vegas BusTerminalbus
2. Take the bus from Las Vegas BusTerminal to Denver Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Denver to Des Moinesbus
35h 29m
$379–555
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas Citytrain Southwest Chief
2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus Jefferson Lines 802 / ...
39h 53m
$634–1,244
Drive 1,682.1 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Des Moinescar 1,682.1 mi
26h 2m
$307–444
Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport
1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Des Moines (DSM)plane BUR - DSM
6h 29m
$234–930
Line 43 bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly
1. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor And Macarthurbus
2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane SNA - DSM
7h 37m
$239–941

Los Angeles to Des Moines by bus and foot

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Distance: 1,465.7 mi
Duration: 5h 26m

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

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Des Moines (DSM) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Des Moines via Las Vegas BusTerminal, Denver Union Station, and Denver in around 35h 29m.

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