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

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There are 6 ways to get from Des Moines to Seattle by plane, bus (Greyhound), 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 54m
    $204–827

  2. 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 45m
    $304–580

  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 6m
    $615–1,290

  4. Drive 1,756.4 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Seattlecar car 1,756.4 mi
    27h 7m
    $321–463

  5. Fly to King County International Airport

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to King County International Airport (BFI)plane plane DSM - BFI
    8h 21m
    $361–1,524

  6. 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 Seattletrain train
    9h 9m
    $266–994

Des Moines to Seattle by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration43h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$304Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,484.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 54m

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

Southwest Airlines, 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 Seattle Bus Station via Denver Union Station in around 43h 45m.

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