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

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There are 7 ways to get from Bellingham to Des Moines by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from Bellingham International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane BLI - DSM
    7h 50m
    $159–674

  2. Train to Vancouver International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane YVR - DSM
    10h 21m
    $137–558

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus bus
    44h 28m
    $480–1,195

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Bellingham Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    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
    45h 10m
    $324–532

  5. Drive  1,804 mi

    1. Drive from Bellingham to Des Moinescar car 1,804 mi
    29h 38m
    $330–476

  6. Shuttle to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Bellingham, WA-4 points by Sheraton to Seattle-Tacoma International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SEA - DSM
    9h 14m
    $146–536

  7. Shuttle to Paine Field County Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Bellingham, WA-4 points by Sheraton to Paine Field Airport Terminal - Ebshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane PAE - DSM
    11h 35m
    $160–616

Bellingham to Des Moines by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration44h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$480Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,495.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 50m

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

Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Des Moines (DSM) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bellingham Bus Stop to Des Moines via Seattle Bus Station and Denver Union Station in around 45h 10m.

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