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There are 8 ways to get from Bellingham to Iowa by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Bellingham International Airport to Omaha

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    1. Fly from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane BLI - OMA
    8h 39m
    $236–931

  2. Bus to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Des Moines

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bellingham Airport to River Rock Casino Resort, Richmondbus bus
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane YVR - DSM
    10h 48m
    $149–527

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain train
    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 53m
    $1,048–1,641

  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 15m
    $394–604

  5. Drive  1,804 mi

    1. Drive from Bellingham to Des Moinescar car 1,804 mi
    29h 38m
    $309–446

  6. Shuttle to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Omaha

    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 Omaha (OMA)plane plane SEA - OMA
    7h 15m
    $188–693

  7. Bus to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Omaha

    1. Take the bus from Bellingham Airport to River Rock Casino Resort, Richmondbus bus
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane YVR - OMA
    10h 51m
    $196–714

  8. Bus to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field

    1. Take the bus from Bellingham Airport to River Rock Casino Resort, Richmondbus bus
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field (SUX)plane plane YVR - SUX
    12h 30m
    $152–520

Bellingham to Iowa by train and bus

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Duration44h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,048Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,404.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 39m

What companies run services between Bellingham, WA, USA and Iowa, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Allegiant Air fly from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Omaha (OMA) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bellingham Bus Stop to Des Moines via Seattle Bus Station, Denver Union Station, and Des Moines in around 45h 15m.

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