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There are 8 ways to get from Seattle to Iowa 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
    6h 51m
    $116–476

  2. Fly to Lincoln Municipal Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK)plane plane SEA - LNK
    2. Drive from Lincoln-Airport-LNK to Council Bluffscar car
    7h 46m
    $103–439

  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 25m
    $377–566

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Seattle to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from St. Paul to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson Lines 805
    43h 33m
    $1,047–1,597

  5. Drive  1,745.5 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Des Moinescar car 1,745.5 mi
    27h 30m
    $299–431

  6. 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)plane plane SEA - SUX
    7h 2m
    $134–359

  7. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane SEA - CID
    7h 14m
    $143–503

  8. Fly to Omaha

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane SEA - OMA
    7h 5m
    $136–607

Seattle to Iowa by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration43h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,047Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,481.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 51m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Iowa, 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 and Des Moines in around 42h 25m.

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