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There are 9 ways to get from Bellingham to Iowa by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Bellingham International Airport to Omaha

    best
    1. Fly from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane BLI - OMA
    8h 17m
    $206–781

  2. Train to Vancouver International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane YVR - CID
    10h 53m
    $174–570

  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
    $635–1,319

  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
    $332–637

  5. Drive 1,815.1 mi

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

  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 9m
    $188–693

  7. Fly Bellingham International Airport to Des Moines

    1. Fly from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane BLI - DSM
    8h 21m
    $268–1,022

  8. Train to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Omaha

    1. Take the train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane YVR - OMA
    10h 37m
    $179–680

  9. Train to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Des Moines

    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
    $231–871

Bellingham to Iowa by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration44h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$635Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,404.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 17m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Allegiant Air, and Southwest Airlines fly from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Omaha (OMA) twice 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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