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

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There are 6 ways to get from Des Moines to Federal Way by plane, bus (Greyhound), 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 49m
    $191–824

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

    cheapest
    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
    9h 11m
    $150–628

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0550
    43h 28m
    $338–666

  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 1m
    $548–1,193

  5. Drive 1,761.3 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Federal Waycar car 1,761.3 mi
    27h 16m
    $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
    $269–1,062

Des Moines to Federal Way by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration43h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$338Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Southwest Airlines, Delta, 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 Denver Union Station, Seattle Bus Station, SODO Busway & S Royal Brougham Way, 4th Ave S & S Jackson St, and 2nd Ave Ext & Jackson St S in around 43h 28m.

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