Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Iowa City

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane LAX - CID
    8h 54m
    $128–563

  2. Bus via Denver

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Las Vegas BusTerminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas BusTerminal to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    39h 10m

  3. Train, bus via Kansas City

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas Citytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    42h 58m
    $631–1,265

  4. Drive 1,793.2 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Iowa Citycar car 1,793.2 mi
    27h 57m
    $328–473

  5. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane BUR - CID
    8h 52m
    $137–609

  6. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane ONT - CID
    9h 8m
    $164–526

  7. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane SNA - CID
    11h 27m
    $142–620

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Saint Louisbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from Saint Louis to Iowa Citybus bus Btw 1490
    2d 3h

  9. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to St. Louistrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the bus from Saint Louis to Iowa Citybus bus Btw 1490
    2d 15h

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar131Weekly Planes
Duration7h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$125Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Los Angeles to Iowa City.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,586.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 54m

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

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Iowa City via Las Vegas BusTerminal and Denver Union Station in around 39h 10m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers