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How to get fromIowa to Bellinghamby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or shuttle

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There are 9 ways to get from Iowa to Bellingham by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Des Moines to Vancouver International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane DSM - YVR
    2. Take the train from Vancouver to Bellingham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 29m
    $210–821

  2. Fly Omaha to Bellingham International Airport

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    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Bellingham International Airport (BLI)plane plane OMA - BLI
    11h 6m
    $144–654

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Bellingham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    44h 43m
    $583–1,329

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Bellingham Bus Stopbus bus
    46h 25m
    $322–625

  5. Drive 1,814.5 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Bellinghamcar car 1,814.5 mi
    29h 14m
    $332–479

  6. Fly Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field to Vancouver International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field (SUX) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane SUX - YVR
    2. Take the train from Vancouver to Bellingham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 55m
    $163–625

  7. Fly Omaha to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane OMA - SEA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Bellingham, WA-4 points by Sheratonshuttle bus
    9h 59m
    $173–718

  8. Fly Des Moines to Bellingham International Airport

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Bellingham International Airport (BLI)plane plane DSM - BLI
    8h 25m
    $179–722

  9. Fly Omaha to Vancouver International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane OMA - YVR
    2. Take the train from Vancouver to Bellingham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    12h 52m
    $175–703

Iowa to Bellingham by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration44h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$583Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,594 mi
  • Duration: 9h 29m

What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Bellingham, WA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Des Moines to Bellingham Bus Stop via Des Moines, Denver Union Station, and Seattle Bus Station in around 46h 25m. Alternatively, Alaska Airlines, Inc., Allegiant Air, and Southwest Airlines fly from Omaha (OMA) to Bellingham International Airport (BLI) 3 times a day.

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