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How to get fromBellingham to Des Moinesby shuttle, plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Bellingham to Des Moines by shuttle, plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Shuttle to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly

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    1. Take a shuttle bus from Bellingham, WA-4 points by Sheraton to Seattle-Tacoma International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SEA - DSM
    9h 7m
    $230–934

  2. Train to Vancouver International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane YVR - DSM
    10h 23m
    $220–920

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Everett Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St. Paul to Des Moinesbus bus
    44h 48m
    $585–1,318

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Bellingham Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    45h 10m
    $313–615

  5. Drive 1,815.1 mi

    1. Drive from Bellingham to Des Moinescar car 1,815.1 mi
    29h 16m
    $332–479

  6. Fly from Bellingham International Airport

    1. Fly from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane BLI - DSM
    9h 19m
    $268–1,122

  7. Shuttle to Paine Field County Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Bellingham, WA-4 points by Sheraton to Paine Field Airport Terminal - Ebshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane PAE - DSM
    10h 15m
    $249–964

Bellingham to Des Moines by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration44h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$585Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,570.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 7m

What companies run services between Bellingham, WA, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Bellingham Bus Stop to Des Moines via Seattle Bus Station and Denver Union Station in around 45h 10m. Alternatively, Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Des Moines (DSM) 6 times a week.

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