What is the cheapest way to get from Sacramento to Iowa?

The cheapest way to get from Sacramento to Iowa is to fly which costs $110 - $490 and takes 6h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sacramento to Iowa?

The fastest way to get from Sacramento to Iowa is to fly which takes 6h 16m and costs $120 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Sacramento and Iowa?

No, there is no direct bus from Sacramento station to Iowa. However, there are services departing from Sacramento Bus Station and arriving at Des Moines via Sparks Transit Center and Denver Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 40m.

How far is it from Sacramento to Iowa?

The distance between Sacramento and Iowa is 1394 miles. The road distance is 1719.5 miles.

How do I travel from Sacramento to Iowa without a car?

The best way to get from Sacramento to Iowa without a car is to bus which takes 38h 40m and costs $280 - $480.

How long does it take to get from Sacramento to Iowa?

It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Sacramento to Iowa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sacramento to Iowa bus from?

Sacramento to Iowa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Sacramento Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Sacramento to Iowa?

The best way to get from Sacramento to Iowa is to fly which takes 6h 20m and costs $160 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $280 - $480 and takes 38h 40m.

Where does the Sacramento to Iowa bus arrive?

Sacramento to Iowa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sparks Transit Center station.

What is the time difference between Sacramento and Iowa?

Iowa is 2h ahead of Sacramento. It is currently 7:10 PM in Sacramento and 9:10 PM in Iowa.

Can I drive from Sacramento to Iowa?

Yes, the driving distance between Sacramento to Iowa is 1720 miles. It takes approximately 25h 52m to drive from Sacramento to Iowa.

Where can I stay near Iowa?

There are 254+ hotels available in Iowa.

Sacramento to Iowa - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and BART

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

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Fly Sacramento International Airport to Omaha
best
1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Omaha (OMA)plane SMF - OMA
6h 20m
$167–503
Fly Sacramento International Airport to Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field
cheapest
1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field (SUX)plane SMF - SUX
6h 50m
$118–489
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus
2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus
38h 40m
$289–473
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Sacramento to Denvertrain California Zephyr
2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123S
45h 9m
$426–930
Drive 1,709.6 mi
1. Drive from Sacramento to Des Moinescar 1,709.6 mi
25h 52m
$312–451
Fly Sacramento International Airport to Des Moines
1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Des Moines (DSM)plane SMF - DSM
6h 16m
$120–506
Fly Sacramento International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport
1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane SMF - CID
6h 41m
$152–553
Train, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Omaha
1. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain
2. Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway
3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Omaha (OMA)plane SFO - OMA
7h 24m
$156–591
Train, bus via Omaha
1. Take the train from Sacramento to Denvertrain
2. Take the bus from Denver to Omaha, NEbus
3. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moinesbus
45h 39m
$497–975

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Omaha (OMA) flights

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Distance: 1,385.8 mi
Duration: 6h 20m

What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, USA and Iowa, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Omaha (OMA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Des Moines via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, and Des Moines in around 38h 40m.

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