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How to get fromDes Moines to Bellinghamby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or shuttle

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

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  1. Fly to Bellingham International Airport

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Bellingham International Airport (BLI)plane plane DSM - BLI
    9h 31m
    $180–774

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Bellingham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    44h 43m
    $509–1,224

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Bellingham Bus Stopbus bus
    46h 20m
    $331–530

  4. Drive  1,803.5 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Bellinghamcar car 1,803.5 mi
    29h 37m
    $330–476

  5. Fly to Vancouver International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane DSM - YVR
    2. Take the train from Vancouver to Bellingham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 38m
    $188–823

  6. Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane DSM - SEA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Bellingham, WA-4 points by Sheratonshuttle bus
    9h 28m
    $199–788

  7. Fly to Paine Field County Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Paine Field County Airport (PAE)plane plane DSM - PAE
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Paine Field Airport Terminal - Eb to Bellingham, WA-4 points by Sheratonshuttle bus
    10h 35m
    $211–868

Des Moines to Bellingham by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration44h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$509Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,495.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 31m

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

Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Bellingham International Airport (BLI) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Bellingham Bus Stop via Denver Union Station and Seattle Bus Station in around 46h 20m.

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