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

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There are 9 ways to get from Los Angeles to Iowa by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), 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 9m
    $193–423

  2. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Des Moines

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane LAX - DSM
    5h 17m
    $106–426

  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 Lines 804 / ...
    40h 18m
    $1,038–1,591

  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 Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson Lines 802
    42h
    $372–550

  5. Drive  1,682.1 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Des Moinescar car 1,682.1 mi
    26h 3m
    $307–444

  6. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Omaha

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane BUR - OMA
    6h 23m
    $152–639

  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 33m
    $115–462

  8. Fly Long Beach Airport to Omaha

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane LGB - OMA
    7h 59m
    $211–886

  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 33m
    $136–538

Los Angeles to Iowa by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration40h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,038Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,350.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 9m

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

American Airlines and Southwest 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 Tulsa in around 42h.

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