What is the cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Forks?

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Forks is to drive which costs $350 - $550 and takes 31h.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to Forks?

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Forks is to fly and ferry and bus which takes 13h 38m and costs $210 - $900.

How far is it from Des Moines to Forks?

The distance between Des Moines and Forks is 1633 miles. The road distance is 1941.3 miles.

How do I travel from Des Moines to Forks without a car?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Forks without a car is to bus and train which takes 2 days 1h and costs $230 - $1,100.

How long does it take to get from Des Moines to Forks?

It takes approximately 13h 38m to get from Des Moines to Forks, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Forks?

Forks is 2h behind Des Moines. It is currently 7:15 AM in Des Moines and 5:15 AM in Forks.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Forks?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Forks is 1941 miles. It takes approximately 31h to drive from Des Moines to Forks.

Where can I stay near Forks?

There are 43+ hotels available in Forks.

Des Moines to Forks - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Des Moines to Forks by plane, ferry, bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Des Moines to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, ferry, bus
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1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)DSM - SEA
2. Take the ferry from Seattle to Bainbridge Island
3. Take the bus from Bainbridge Ferry Terminal to Port Angeles Gateway Transit Center
4. Take the bus from Port Angeles Gateway Transit Center to Forks Avenue and A Street
13h 38m
$218–863
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paul
2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Edmonds
3. Take the bus from Edmonds Ferry Westbound to Port Angeles Gateway Transit Center
4. Take the bus from Port Angeles Gateway Transit Center to Forks Avenue and A Street14
2d 1h
$234–1,030
Drive 1,930 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Forks1,930 mi
31h
$353–509
Fly Des Moines to Paine Field County Airport, bus
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Paine Field County Airport (PAE)DSM - PAE
2. Take the bus from Edmonds Ferry Westbound to Port Angeles Gateway Transit Center
3. Take the bus from Port Angeles Gateway Transit Center to Forks Avenue and A Street
16h 10m
$241–953
Bus to Omaha, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, ferry, bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha
2. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)OMA - SEA
3. Take the ferry from Seattle to Bainbridge Island
4. Take the bus from Bainbridge Ferry Terminal to Port Angeles Gateway Transit Center
5. Take the bus from Port Angeles Gateway Transit Center to Forks Avenue and A Street
15h 58m
$239–964
Bus, train via Spokane
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paul
2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Spokane
3. Take the bus from Spokane Station to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport
4. Take the bus from SeaTac Airport to Port Angeles Gateway Transit Center
5. Take the bus from Port Angeles Gateway Transit Center to Forks Avenue and A Street14
2d 1h
$334–550

Des Moines to Forks by bus and train

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2d 1hAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,623.4 mi
Duration: 13h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from Des Moines to Forks. However, you can take the taxi to Des-Moines-Airport-DSM airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), walk to SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2, take the line 560 bus to SeaTac Station, walk to SeaTac/Airport, take the vehicle to Int'l Dist/Chinatown, walk to Seattle, take the ferry to Bainbridge Island, walk to Bainbridge Ferry Terminal, take the bus to Port Angeles Gateway Transit Center, then take the bus to Forks Avenue and A Street. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Forks Avenue and A Street via St. Paul, St. Paul-Minneapolis, Edmonds, Edmonds Ferry Westbound, and Port Angeles Gateway Transit Center in around 2d 1h.

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