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How to get fromBellevue to Des Moinesby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Bellevue to Des Moines by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SEA - DSM
    7h 13m
    $190–774

  2. 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
    43h 52m
    $291–603

  3. 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
    44h 52m
    $558–1,193

  4. Drive 1,750.9 mi

    1. Drive from Bellevue to Des Moinescar car 1,750.9 mi
    27h 4m
    $320–462

Bellevue to Des Moines by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration43h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$291Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,485.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 13m

What companies run services between Bellevue, WA, USA and Des Moines, IA, 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 Bellevue Transit Center - Bay 10 to Des Moines via 4th Ave S & S Jackson St, 2nd Ave Ext S & S Jackson St, SODO Busway & S Royal Brougham Way, Seattle Bus Station, and Denver Union Station in around 43h 52m.

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