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There are 4 ways to get from Waukee to Seattle by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)planeDSM - SEA
    7h 11m
    $224–852

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. PaulbusJefferson 802
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to SeattletrainEmpire Builder
    44h 33m
    $222–706

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Dickinsonbus
    3. Take the bus from Dickinson to Billingsbus
    4. Take the bus from Billings to Spokanebus
    5. Take the bus from Spokane Airport Bus Stop to Seattle Amtrak Stationbus
    40h 6m
    $234–768

  4. Drive 1,744.8 mi

    1. Drive from Waukee to Seattlecar1,744.8 mi
    27h 9m
    $319–460

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

Calendar106Weekly Planes
Duration7h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$184Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Waukee, IA, USA and Seattle, WA, USA?

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Waukee to Seattle Amtrak Station via Des Moines, Minneapolis, Dickinson, Billings, Spokane, Sprague @ Browne, Spokane International Airport Concourse C, and Spokane Airport Bus Stop in around 40h 6m.

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