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How to get fromSeattle to Iowaby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Seattle to Iowa by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Omaha

    best
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Omaha (OMA)planeSEA - OMA
    5h 28m
    $198–802

  2. Fly to Quad City International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)planeSEA - MLI
    9h 46m
    $126–525

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Spokane Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus
    3. Take the bus from Billings, MT to Cheyenne, WYbus
    4. Take the bus from Cheyenne to Denver Union Stationbus
    5. Take the bus from Denver to Des Moinesbus
    42h 32m
    $362–739

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Seattle to St. Paul-MinneapolistrainEmpire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des MoinesbusJefferson 801 / ...
    44h 39m
    $196–1,676

  5. Drive 1,756.6 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Des Moinescar1,756.6 mi
    27h 25m
    $321–464

  6. Fly to Des Moines

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Des Moines (DSM)planeSEA - DSM
    8h 3m
    $229–935

  7. Fly to Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field (SUX)planeSEA - SUX
    8h 41m
    $129–501

  8. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)planeSEA - CID
    9h 32m
    $136–537

Seattle to Iowa by bus and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration42h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$362Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Omaha (OMA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Des Moines via Spokane, Billings, Billings, MT, Cheyenne, Denver Union Station, and Denver in around 42h 32m.

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