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

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There are 5 ways to get from Bainbridge Island to Des Moines by ferry, plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Ferry, fly to Des Moines

    best
    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
    7h 50m
    $129–494

  2. Ferry, fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Bainbridge Island to Seattleferry ferry
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane SEA - FOD
    3. Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Des Moinescar car
    11h 16m
    $122–486

  3. 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 Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    44h 7m
    $371–571

  4. 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 Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus bus
    44h 54m
    $998–1,693

  5. Drive  1,816.3 mi

    1. Drive from Bainbridge Island to Des Moinescar car 1,816.3 mi
    29h 1m
    $332–479

Bainbridge Island to Des Moines by ferry, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration44h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$371Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,490.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 50m

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 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 & James St, SODO Busway & S Royal Brougham Way, Seattle Bus Station, and Denver Union Station in around 44h 7m.

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