What is the cheapest way to get from Ankeny to Seattle?

The cheapest way to get from Ankeny to Seattle is to drive which costs $310 - $460 and takes 27h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ankeny to Seattle?

The fastest way to get from Ankeny to Seattle is to fly which takes 7h 37m and costs $240 - $1,200.

How far is it from Ankeny to Seattle?

The distance between Ankeny and Seattle is 1502 miles. The road distance is 1748.6 miles.

How do I travel from Ankeny to Seattle without a car?

The best way to get from Ankeny to Seattle without a car is to bus which takes 38h 37m and costs $200 - $750.

How long does it take to get from Ankeny to Seattle?

It takes approximately 8h 57m to get from Ankeny to Seattle, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Ankeny to Seattle?

The best way to get from Ankeny to Seattle is to fly which takes 8h 57m and costs $250 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $750 and takes 38h 37m.

What is the time difference between Ankeny and Seattle?

Seattle is 2h behind Ankeny. It is currently 6:52 AM in Ankeny and 4:52 AM in Seattle.

Can I drive from Ankeny to Seattle?

Yes, the driving distance between Ankeny to Seattle is 1749 miles. It takes approximately 27h 49m to drive from Ankeny to Seattle.

Where can I stay near Seattle?

There are 1488+ hotels available in Seattle.

Ankeny to Seattle - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Ankeny to Seattle by plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)DSM - SEA
8h 57m
$252–1,139
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis
2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Dickinson
3. Take the bus from Dickinson to Billings
4. Take the bus from Billings to Spokane
5. Take the bus from Spokane Station to Seattle Bus Station
38h 37m
$207–738
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ames to St. PaulJefferson 802
2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to SeattleEmpire Builder
43h 54m
$225–1,765
Drive 1,738.4 mi
1. Drive from Ankeny to Seattle1,738.4 mi
27h 49m
$318–459
Fly to Paine Field County Airport
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Paine Field County Airport (PAE)DSM - PAE
10h 48m
$244–1,144
Fly to King County International Airport
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to King County International Airport (BFI)DSM - BFI
7h 37m
$245–1,142
Fly to Portland International Airport, train
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Portland International Airport (PDX)DSM - PDX
2. Take the train from Portland to Seattle
10h 33m
$345–1,572

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

84Weekly Planes

8h 25mAverage Duration

$212Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,493.2 mi
Duration: 8h 57m

What companies run services between Ankeny, IA, USA and Seattle, WA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ankeny to Seattle Bus Station via Des Moines, Minneapolis, Dickinson, Billings, and Spokane Station in around 38h 37m.

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