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

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

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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)plane plane DSM - SEA
    6h 58m
    $271–1,224

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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 43m
    $192–675

  3. 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
    44h 43m
    $197–517

  4. Drive 1,753.4 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Rentoncar car 1,753.4 mi
    27h 31m
    $320–463

  5. Fly 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 Tukwila Amtraktrain train
    8h 55m
    $388–1,694

  6. Fly to King County International Airport

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to King County International Airport (BFI)plane plane DSM - BFI
    6h 32m
    $241–1,024

Des Moines to Renton by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration39h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$192Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Renton, WA, USA?

Delta, Southwest 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 Renton TC - Bay 1 via Minneapolis, Dickinson, Billings, Spokane Station, and SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2 in around 39h 43m.

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