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How to get fromSanta Ana Airport (SNA) to Des Moinesby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to Des Moines by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Des Moines

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SNA - DSM
    3h 28m
    $228–918

  2. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane SNA - FOD
    2. Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Des Moinescar car
    10h 2m
    $142–562

  3. Fly Long Beach Airport to Des Moines

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane LGB - DSM
    5h 22m
    $313–1,023

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop 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
    40h 25m
    $260–513

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0156
    42h 7m
    $583–1,264

  6. Drive 1,681.7 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to Des Moinescar car 1,681.7 mi
    26h 5m
    $307–444

Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to Des Moines by bus and train (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration40h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$260Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,432.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 28m

What companies run services between Santa Ana Airport (SNA), USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Des Moines (DSM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Airport-Arrival Terminal to Des Moines via Macarthur-Harbor, Harbor-Macarthur, Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Santa Ana, Santa Ana Bus Stop, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, and Denver Union Station in around 40h 25m.

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