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

The cheapest way to get from Bellingham to Des Moines is to bus and fly which costs $140 - $550 and takes 10h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bellingham to Des Moines is to fly which takes 8h 2m and costs $160 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Bellingham and Des Moines?

No, there is no direct bus from Bellingham station to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Bellingham Amtrak Station and arriving at Des Moines via Everett, WA, Spokane, Billings, Dickinson and Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 30m.

How far is it from Bellingham to Des Moines?

The distance between Bellingham and Des Moines is 1579 miles. The road distance is 1849.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bellingham to Des Moines without a car is to bus which takes 41h 30m and costs $200 - $800.

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

It takes approximately 8h 58m to get from Bellingham to Des Moines, including transfers.

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

Bellingham to Des Moines bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bellingham Amtrak Station.

Bus or fly from Bellingham to Des Moines?

The best way to get from Bellingham to Des Moines is to bus which takes 41h 30m and costs $200 - $800. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $160 - $700 and takes 8h 2m.

Where does the Bellingham to Des Moines bus arrive?

Bellingham to Des Moines bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Everett Amtrak Station.

What is the time difference between Bellingham and Des Moines?

Des Moines is 2h ahead of Bellingham. It is currently 1:11 PM in Bellingham and 3:11 PM in Des Moines.

Can I drive from Bellingham to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Bellingham to Des Moines is 1850 miles. It takes approximately 28h 59m to drive from Bellingham to Des Moines.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 252+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Bellingham to Des Moines - 8 ways to travel via train, shuttle, plane, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Bellingham to Des Moines by shuttle, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train, bus, 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.

Shuttle to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Des Moines
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Bellingham, WA-4 points by Sheraton to Seattle-Tacoma International Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane SEA - DSM
8h 58m
$148–575
Bus to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Des Moines
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bellingham Airport to River Rock Casino Resort, Richmondbus
2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Des Moines (DSM)plane YVR - DSM
10h 49m
$142–503
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Everett Amtrak Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Everett, WA to Spokane, WAbus
3. Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus
4. Take the bus from Billings to Dickinsonbus
5. Take the bus from Dickinson to Minneapolisbus
6. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus
41h 30m
$207–779
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus
45h 57m
$429–1,044
Drive 1,838.8 mi
1. Drive from Bellingham to Des Moinescar 1,838.8 mi
28h 59m
$336–485
Fly Bellingham International Airport to Des Moines
1. Fly from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Des Moines (DSM)plane BLI - DSM
8h 2m
$168–672
Shuttle to Paine Field County Airport, fly to Des Moines
1. Take a shuttle bus from Bellingham, WA-4 points by Sheraton to Paine Field Airport Terminal - Ebshuttle
2. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to Des Moines (DSM)plane PAE - DSM
10h 19m
$158–618
Fly Bellingham International Airport to Omaha, bus
1. Fly from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Omaha (OMA)plane BLI - OMA
2. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moinesbus
12h 42m
$324–1,543

Bellingham to Des Moines by bus

4Weekly Buses

41h 30mAverage Duration

$207Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,570.1 mi
Duration: 8h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Des Moines via Everett, WA, Spokane, WA, Spokane, Billings, Dickinson, and Minneapolis in around 41h 30m. Alternatively, Allegiant Air and Southwest Airlines fly from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Des Moines (DSM) once daily.

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