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Four ways to Travel from Des Moines to California

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Cheapest
By car (485 km)
5 h 20 min
485 km.
from $26
Other
Rideshare
5 h 20 min
485 km.
from $18.45
Bus
37 h 24 min
2226 km.
from $521.64
Bus, Train
40 h 58 min
2226 km.
from $352.54

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Des Moines to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 51m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.08–$891.70
Plane from Des Moines to Los
Ave. Duration:
5h 58m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.86–$700.62
Plane from Des Moines to Norman
Ave. Duration:
6h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.34–$828.01
Plane from Des Moines to Fresno
Ave. Duration:
6h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.03–$1,082.78

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Des Moines to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$292.99–$522.28
Plane from Des Moines to Los
Ave. Duration:
6h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.03–$420.37
Plane from Des Moines to Norman
Ave. Duration:
10h 28m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$254.77–$458.59

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Des Moines to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 57m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$267.51–$891.70
Plane from Des Moines to Los
Ave. Duration:
5h 58m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.82–$700.62
Plane from Des Moines to Norman
Ave. Duration:
6h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.29–$764.32
Plane from Des Moines to Fresno
Ave. Duration:
6h 14m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$318.46–$1,082.78

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Des Moines to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 3m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.80–$394.90
Plane from Des Moines to Los
Ave. Duration:
6h 8m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$63.69–$318.46

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Des Moines to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$229.29–$700.62
Plane from Des Moines to Los
Ave. Duration:
5h 37m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$178.34–$522.28
Plane from Des Moines to Norman
Ave. Duration:
7h 5m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$203.82–$573.24
Plane from Des Moines to Long
Ave. Duration:
6h 32m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$267.51–$828.01
Plane from Des Moines to Fresno
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$280.25–$828.01

Allegiant Air

Website:
allegiantair.com/
Plane from Des Moines to San
Ave. Duration:
3h 36m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$191.08–$573.24
Plane from Des Moines to Los
Ave. Duration:
3h 38m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$152.86–$471.33
Plane from Des Moines to Fresno
Ave. Duration:
7h 8m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$242.03–$764.32

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Kansas City to Los
Ave. Duration:
35h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$165.60–$560.50

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Denver Union Station to Las
Ave. Duration:
15h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$59.87–$369.42
Bus from Las Vegas S Strip Transit Terminal to El
Ave. Duration:
5h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.38–$165.60

Burlington Trailways

Phone:
+1 (319) 735-2864
Email:
Website:
burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Des Moines to Denver
Ave. Duration:
13h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$127.39–$254.77

Jefferson Lines

Phone:
+1-858-800-8898
Email:
Website:
jeffersonlines.com/
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$43.31–$108.28

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Des Moines to California?

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to California is to fly which costs $81.52 - $304.35 and takes 4h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to California?

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to California is to fly which takes 4h 14m and costs $86.96 - $369.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Des Moines and California?

No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to California. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Arcadia / Los Angeles via Denver Union Station, Las Vegas S Strip Transit Terminal and El Monte Station - Upper Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 24m.

How far is it from Des Moines to California?

The distance between Des Moines and California is 2312 km. The road distance is 2709.1 km.

How do I travel from Des Moines to California without a car?

The best way to get from Des Moines to California without a car is to bus which takes 37h 24m and costs $173.91 - $706.52 .

How long does it take to get from Des Moines to California?

It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Des Moines to California, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Des Moines to California bus from?

Des Moines to California bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Des Moines station.

Bus or fly from Des Moines to California?

The best way to get from Des Moines to California is to fly which takes 4h 14m and costs $86.96 - $369.57 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $173.91 - $706.52 and takes 37h 24m.

Where does the Des Moines to California bus arrive?

Des Moines to California bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Denver station.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and California?

California is 2h behind Des Moines. It is currently 03:19 in Des Moines and 01:19 in California.

Can I drive from Des Moines to California?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to California is 2709 km. It takes approximately 25h 49m to drive from Des Moines to California.

Where can I stay near California?

There are 15+ hotels available in California. Prices start at $86.47 per night.
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