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

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There are 6 ways to get from San Diego to Iowa by plane, bus (Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Omaha

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane SAN - OMA
    3h 15m
    $164–627

  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 4m
    $134–508

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Santa Anabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Las Vegas BusTerminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Las Vegas BusTerminal to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver to Des Moinesbus bus
    38h 34m
    $407–600

  4. 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
    42h 36m
    $633–1,342

  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
    $215–853

San Diego to Iowa by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration38h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$407Cheapest 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 Delta 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 Santa Ana, Santa Ana Bus Stop, Las Vegas BusTerminal, Denver Union Station, and Denver in around 38h 34m.

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