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

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There are 7 ways to get from Iowa to Seattle 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 53m
    $234–927

  2. Fly Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

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    1. Fly from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field (SUX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SUX - SEA
    7h 41m
    $157–631

  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
    42h 45m
    $309–610

  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
    44h 11m
    $574–1,200

  5. Drive 1,756.4 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Seattlecar car 1,756.4 mi
    27h 8m
    $321–463

  6. Fly Omaha to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane OMA - SEA
    7h 29m
    $179–759

  7. Fly Des Moines to King County International Airport

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to King County International Airport (BFI)plane plane DSM - BFI
    6h 16m
    $231–924

Des Moines (DSM) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) flights

Calendar133Weekly Planes
Duration7h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$216Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,484.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 53m

What companies run services between Iowa, 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 vehicle from Des Moines to Seattle Bus Station via Des Moines and Denver Union Station in around 42h 45m.

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