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

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There are 9 ways to get from Los Angeles to Iowa by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Omaha

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane LAX - OMA
    5h 13m
    $163–693

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    37h 10m
    $261–510

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson 802 / ...
    39h 58m
    $651–1,254

  4. Drive 1,682.1 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Des Moinescar car 1,682.1 mi
    26h 2m
    $307–444

  5. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Des Moines

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane LAX - DSM
    5h 26m
    $215–884

  6. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Omaha

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane BUR - OMA
    6h 18m
    $182–739

  7. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Des Moines

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane BUR - DSM
    6h 28m
    $244–980

  8. Fly Long Beach Airport to Omaha

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane LGB - OMA
    7h 59m
    $171–686

  9. Line 43 bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Des Moines

    1. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor And Macarthurbus bus
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SNA - DSM
    7h 37m
    $239–991

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Omaha (OMA) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration4h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$138Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,350.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Iowa, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Omaha (OMA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Des Moines via Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Denver Union Station, and Des Moines in around 37h 10m.

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