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How to get fromLos Angeles to Marshalltownby plane, shuttle, taxi, bus, train, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Los Angeles to Marshalltown by plane, shuttle, taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport, shuttle, taxi

    best
    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 Nevada, IAshuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Nevada, IA to Marshalltowntaxi taxi
    7h 36m
    $263–618

  2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport, shuttle, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane BUR - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Nevada, IAshuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Nevada, IA to Marshalltowntaxi taxi
    8h 52m
    $257–754

  3. Bus, taxi

    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
    4. Take the taxi from Des Moines to Marshalltowntaxi taxi
    38h 3m
    $409–592

  4. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas Citytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Des Moines to Marshalltowntaxi taxi
    41h 2m
    $1,132–1,716

  5. Drive  1,731.2 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Marshalltowncar car 1,731.2 mi
    27h 3m
    $316–457

  6. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly, shuttle, taxi

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ONT - DSM
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Nevada, IAshuttle bus
    4. Take the taxi from Nevada, IA to Marshalltowntaxi taxi
    9h 30m
    $298–719

  7. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SNA - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Nevada, IAshuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Nevada, IA to Marshalltowntaxi taxi
    9h 47m
    $293–700

  8. Fly from Long Beach Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane LGB - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Nevada, IAshuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Nevada, IA to Marshalltowntaxi taxi
    10h 28m
    $301–1,011

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar61Weekly Planes
Duration5h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,533.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 36m

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

There is no direct connection from Los Angeles to Marshalltown. However, you can take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Des Moines (DSM), walk to Des Moines International Airport, IA, take the shuttle to Nevada, IA, then take the taxi to Marshalltown. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Las Vegas Bus Terminal, take the bus to Denver Union Station, take the bus to Des Moines, then take the taxi to Marshalltown.

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