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

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There are 7 ways to get from Des Moines to Federal Way by plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, or tram

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  1. Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)planeDSM - SEA
    7h 26m
    $228–971

  2. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. PaulbusJefferson 802
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to SeattletrainEmpire Builder
    45h 1m
    $177–1,708

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Dickinsonbus
    3. Take the bus from Dickinson to Billingsbus
    4. Take the bus from Billings to Spokanebus
    5. Take the bus from Spokane Station to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus
    39h 44m
    $189–708

  4. Drive 1,761.3 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Federal Waycar1,761.3 mi
    27h 29m
    $322–465

  5. Fly to Portland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Portland International Airport (PDX)planeDSM - PDX
    2. Take the train from Portland to Tacomatrain
    9h 2m
    $316–1,389

  6. Fly to Paine Field County Airport, tram

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Paine Field County Airport (PAE)planeDSM - PAE
    2. Take the tram from Lynnwood City Center to Federal Way Downtowntram
    10h 24m
    $223–979

  7. Fly to King County International Airport

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to King County International Airport (BFI)planeDSM - BFI
    6h 43m
    $224–977

Des Moines to Federal Way by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration39h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$189Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Delta, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7 via Minneapolis, Dickinson, Billings, Spokane Station, and SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2 in around 39h 44m.

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