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How to get fromBainbridge Island to Des Moinesby ferry, plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Bainbridge Island to Des Moines by ferry, plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Ferry, fly

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    1. Take the ferry from Bainbridge Island to Seattleferry ferry
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SEA - DSM
    8h 12m
    $221–855

  2. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Bainbridge Island to Seattleferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver to Des Moinesbus bus
    42h 59m

  3. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Bainbridge Island to Seattleferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Seattle to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St. Paul to Des Moinesbus bus
    45h 19m
    $623–1,318

  4. Drive 1,827.4 mi

    1. Drive from Bainbridge Island to Des Moinescar car 1,827.4 mi
    28h 40m
    $334–482

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

Calendar127Weekly Planes
Duration7h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$194Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,491.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Bainbridge Island to Des Moines. However, you can take the ferry to Seattle, walk to Pioneer Square, take the vehicle to SeaTac/Airport, walk to SeaTac Station, take the line 574 bus to SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2, walk to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) airport, fly to Des Moines (DSM), then take the taxi to Des Moines. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Bainbridge Island to Des Moines via Seattle, 2nd Ave & Yesler Way, Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St, Seattle Bus Station, Denver Union Station, and Denver in around 42h 59m.

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