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How to get fromSeattle to Des Moinesby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Seattle to Des Moines by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Des Moines

    best
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SEA - DSM
    7h 1m
    $116–466

  2. Fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane SEA - FOD
    2. Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Des Moinescar car
    10h 28m
    $114–458

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0550
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    42h 20m
    $332–524

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Seattle to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0156
    43h 8m
    $497–1,190

  5. Drive  1,745.5 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Des Moinescar car 1,745.5 mi
    27h 30m
    $319–461

Seattle to Des Moines by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration42h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$332Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,481.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 1m

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Des Moines (DSM) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Des Moines via Denver Union Station in around 42h 20m.

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