How to Travel from
San Francisco to Iowa
by Route or Car
Five ways to Travel from San Francisco to Iowa
Select an Option Below to Start Your Journey
Cheapest
By car (2 946 km)
27 h 43 min
2946 km.
from $162
Other
Bus
41 h 12 min
2514 km.
from $576.98
Train, Bus
47 h 29 min
2514 km.
from $522.93
Train, Plane
7 h 58 min
2513 km.
from $324.46
Train, bus via Omaha, Train, bus via Omaha
2 d 57 min
2514 km.
from $415.50
Transport providers
Airlines
American Airlines
Website:
aa.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Omaha
Ave. Duration:
5h 38m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$140.33–$701.63
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
6h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.08–$701.63
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Omaha
Ave. Duration:
7h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.60–$829.20
Delta
Website:
delta.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Omaha
Ave. Duration:
5h 37m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$178.60–$369.95
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Omaha
Ave. Duration:
7h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$255.14–$497.52
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
7h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.62–$395.46
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Omaha
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.87–$433.73
United Airlines
Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Omaha
Ave. Duration:
3h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.35–$637.84
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
5h 57m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.35–$701.63
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
5h 22m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$242.38–$701.63
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Omaha
Ave. Duration:
5h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.62–$765.41
Frontier Airlines
Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
11h 17m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$63.78–$306.16
Southwest Airlines
Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Omaha
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.84–$484.76
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Omaha
Ave. Duration:
5h 13m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$229.62–$701.63
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
7h 12m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.84–$497.52
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
5h 38m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$242.38–$701.63
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Omaha
Ave. Duration:
5h 16m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$204.11–$586.82
Train operators
Caltrain
Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.84–$14.03
Amtrak
Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Richmond to Denver
Ave. Duration:
32h 52m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$127.57–$433.73
Bus operators
Greyhound USA
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sparks
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.86–$153.08
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver
Ave. Duration:
21h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.92–$484.76
Burlington Trailways
Bus from Denver to Des
Ave. Duration:
11h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$127.57–$267.89
Bus from Omaha to Des
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$42.10–$82.92
Express Arrow
Bus from Denver to Omaha,
Ave. Duration:
10h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$153.08–$178.60
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Iowa?
The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Iowa is to fly which costs $76.09 - $293.48 and takes 6h 49m.
What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco to Iowa?
The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Iowa is to fly which takes 5h 5m and costs $184.78 - $358.70 .
Is there a direct bus between San Francisco and Iowa?
No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco station to Iowa. However, there are services departing from San Francisco Bus Station and arriving at Des Moines via Sparks Transit Center and Denver. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 12m.
How far is it from San Francisco to Iowa?
The distance between San Francisco and Iowa is 2338 km. The road distance is 2895.2 km.
How do I travel from San Francisco to Iowa without a car?
The best way to get from San Francisco to Iowa without a car is to bus which takes 41h 12m and costs $195.65 - $815.22 .
How long does it take to get from San Francisco to Iowa?
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from San Francisco to Iowa, including transfers.
Where do I catch the San Francisco to Iowa bus from?
San Francisco to Iowa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Francisco Bus Station.
Bus or fly from San Francisco to Iowa?
The best way to get from San Francisco to Iowa is to fly which takes 5h 5m and costs $184.78 - $358.70 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $195.65 - $815.22 and takes 41h 12m.
Where does the San Francisco to Iowa bus arrive?
San Francisco to Iowa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sparks Transit Center station.
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Iowa?
Iowa is 2h ahead of San Francisco. It is currently 00:25 in San Francisco and 02:25 in Iowa.
Can I drive from San Francisco to Iowa?
Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Iowa is 2895 km. It takes approximately 27h 10m to drive from San Francisco to Iowa.
Which airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport Airport to Omaha Airport?
Delta, American Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines offer flights from San Francisco International Airport Airport to Omaha Airport.
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