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How to get fromSan Diego to Iowaby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from San Diego to Iowa by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to Omaha

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane SAN - OMA
    3h 15m
    $324–392

  2. Fly to Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field (SUX)plane plane SAN - SUX
    5h 42m
    $114–446

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    43h 1m
    $547–1,235

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tulsa to Des Moinesbus bus
    45h 55m
    $354–638

  5. Drive  1,743.7 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Des Moinescar car 1,743.7 mi
    27h 7m
    $319–460

  6. Fly to Des Moines

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SAN - DSM
    5h 11m
    $206–596

  7. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane SAN - CID
    5h 48m
    $156–398

San Diego to Iowa by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration43h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$547Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,319.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 15m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Iowa, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Omaha (OMA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to Des Moines via Los Angeles Union Station and Tulsa in around 45h 55m.

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