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How to get fromBellingham to Iowaby plane, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak, Greyhound), train, bus, car or shuttle

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There are 8 ways to get from Bellingham to Iowa by plane, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak, Greyhound), train, bus, 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)planeBLI - OMA
    7h 41m
    $136–531

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bellingham to Everettbus
    2. Take the bus from Everett, WA to Spokane, WAbus
    3. Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus
    4. Take the bus from Billings, MT to Cheyenne, WYbus
    5. Take the bus from Cheyenne to Denver Union Stationbus
    6. Take the bus from Denver to Des Moinesbus
    45h 37m
    $364–806

  3. 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
    $183–1,582

  4. Drive 1,815.1 mi

    1. Drive from Bellingham to Des Moinescar1,815.1 mi
    29h 34m
    $332–479

  5. 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
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Omaha (OMA)planeSEA - OMA
    7h 15m
    $151–544

  6. Fly Bellingham International Airport to Des Moines

    1. Fly from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Des Moines (DSM)planeBLI - DSM
    8h 5m
    $258–1,122

  7. Bus to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Omaha

    1. Take the bus from Bellingham Airport to River Rock Casino Resort, Richmondbus
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Omaha (OMA)planeYVR - OMA
    10h 5m
    $140–472

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

    1. Take the bus from Bellingham Airport to River Rock Casino Resort, Richmondbus
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Des Moines (DSM)planeYVR - DSM
    10h 13m
    $232–903

Bellingham to Iowa by bus and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration45h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$364Cheapest Price
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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 to Des Moines via Everett, Everett, WA, Spokane, WA, Spokane, Billings, Billings, MT, Cheyenne, Denver Union Station, and Denver in around 45h 37m.

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