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How to get fromDes Moines to Seattleby tram, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Des Moines to Seattle by tram, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Tram

    best
    1. Take the tram from Kent Des Moines to Pioneer Squaretram tram 1 Line
    59 min
    $6

  2. Line 166 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Marine View Dr S & S 223rd St to Burien Transit Center - Bay 4bus bus 166
    2. Take the bus from Burien Transit Center - Bay 5 to 3rd Ave & Madison Stbus bus 121 / ...
    1h 6m
    $3

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Des Moines to Seattletaxi taxi 15 mi
    22 min
    $50–65

  4. Drive  15 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Seattlecar car 15 mi
    22 min
    $3–4

Des Moines to Seattle by bus and tram

Calendar332Weekly Services
Duration59 minAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 20.9 mi
  • Duration: 59 min

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

Sound Transit operates a vehicle from Kent Des Moines to Pioneer Square every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 43 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marine View Dr S & S 223rd St to 3rd Ave & Madison St via Burien Transit Center - Bay 5 in around 1h 6m.

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