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

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There are 7 ways to get from Los Angeles to Pella by plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Des Moines, taxi

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane LAX - DSM
    2. Take the taxi from Des-Moines-Airport-DSM to Pellataxi taxi
    6h 14m
    $308–1,003

  2. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane BUR - CID
    2. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Pellacar car
    9h 23m
    $144–584

  3. 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
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Monroebus bus
    38h 59m
    $286–548

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg to Oskaloosabus bus Greyhound US0157S
    45h 2m
    $728–1,461

  5. Drive 1,724.3 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Pellacar car 1,724.3 mi
    26h 52m
    $315–455

  6. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Des Moines, taxi

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane BUR - DSM
    2. Take the taxi from Des-Moines-Airport-DSM to Pellataxi taxi
    7h 17m
    $317–1,049

  7. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Des Moines, taxi

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SNA - DSM
    2. Take the taxi from Des-Moines-Airport-DSM to Pellataxi taxi
    8h 23m
    $332–1,060

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

Calendar75Weekly Planes
Duration5h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$193Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,508.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 14m

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

You can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Pella via Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Denver Union Station, Des Moines, and Monroe in around 38h 59m.

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