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

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There are 7 ways to get from Seattle to Iowa by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Omaha

    best
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane SEA - OMA
    5h 24m
    $191–836

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field (SUX)plane plane SEA - SUX
    8h 21m
    $127–522

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Spokane Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Billings to Dickinsonbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Dickinson to Minneapolisbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus bus
    38h 20m
    $198–748

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Seattle to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson 801 / ...
    44h 46m
    $190–1,629

  5. Drive 1,756.6 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Des Moinescar car 1,756.6 mi
    27h 36m
    $321–464

  6. Fly to Des Moines

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SEA - DSM
    7h 26m
    $243–1,027

  7. Fly to Quad City International Airport

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane SEA - MLI
    9h 18m
    $128–558

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Omaha (OMA) flights

Calendar71Weekly Planes
Duration5h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$169Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, 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, Dickinson, Minneapolis, and Des Moines in around 38h 20m.

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