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How to get fromDes Moines to Federal Wayby plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Des Moines to Federal Way by plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Des Moines to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane DSM - SEA
    6h 48m
    $231–1,024

  2. Drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

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    1. Drive from Des Moines to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)car car
    2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane FOD - SEA
    8h 43m
    $150–678

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Dickinsonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dickinson to Billingsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Billings to Spokanebus bus
    5. Take the bus from Spokane Station to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus bus
    39h 41m
    $187–690

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus bus Jefferson 802
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Seattletrain train Empire Builder
    45h 2m
    $527–1,207

  5. Drive 1,761.3 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Federal Waycar car 1,761.3 mi
    27h 37m
    $322–465

  6. Fly Des Moines to Portland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane DSM - PDX
    2. Take the train from Portland to Tacomatrain train
    9h 2m
    $344–1,517

Des Moines to Federal Way by bus and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration39h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$187Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Federal Way, WA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Pacific Hwy S & S 312th St via Minneapolis, Dickinson, Billings, Spokane Station, Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport, and International Blvd & S 176th St - Bay 1 in around 39h 41m.

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