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How to get fromLos Angeles to Forest Cityby plane, car, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Los Angeles to Forest City by plane, car, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or shuttle

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane LAX - FOD
    2. Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Forest Citycar car
    10h 48m
    $132–534

  2. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane BUR - FOD
    2. Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Forest Citycar car
    16h 20m
    $131–530

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Clear Lake Jct.bus bus Jefferson Lines 806 / ...
    43h 18m
    $704–1,371

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa to Clear Lake Jct.bus bus Jefferson Lines 802
    45h 25m
    $420–701

  5. Drive 1,751.4 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Forest Citycar car 1,751.4 mi
    29h 17m
    $320–462

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Des Moines, shuttle

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane LAX - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Forest Cityshuttle bus
    8h 15m
    $398–1,173

  7. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane LAX - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Mason Citybus bus
    9h 36m
    $248–578

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration11h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$111Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,527.3 mi
  • Duration: 10h 48m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Forest City, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Forest City via Tulsa and Clear Lake Jct. in around 45h 25m.

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