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How to get fromAnkeny to Seattleby plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Ankeny to Seattle by plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Des Moines to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane DSM - SEA
    8h 11m
    $258–1,195

  2. Drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

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    1. Drive from Ankeny to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)car car
    2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane FOD - SEA
    8h 45m
    $151–678

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Dickinsonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dickinson to Billingsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Billings to Spokanebus bus
    5. Take the bus from Spokane Station to Seattle Greyhoundbus bus
    41h 7m
    $207–718

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus bus Jefferson 802
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Seattletrain train Empire Builder
    43h 54m
    $555–1,265

  5. Drive 1,738.5 mi

    1. Drive from Ankeny to Seattlecar car 1,738.5 mi
    27h 57m
    $318–459

  6. Fly Des Moines to King County International Airport

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to King County International Airport (BFI)plane plane DSM - BFI
    7h 39m
    $235–1,142

Des Moines (DSM) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) flights

Calendar117Weekly Planes
Duration7h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$218Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Ankeny, IA, USA and Seattle, WA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ankeny to Seattle Greyhound via Des Moines, Minneapolis, Dickinson, Billings, Spokane, and Spokane Station in around 41h 7m.

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