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

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There are 6 ways to get from Des Moines to Olympia by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Des Moines to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane DSM - SEA
    8h
    $146–582

  2. Drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)car car
    2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane FOD - SEA
    10h 10m
    $134–584

  3. Bus

    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 Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St to SR 512 P&R - Zone Ibus bus 594 / ...
    46h 6m
    $365–544

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Seattletrain train
    3. Take the bus from 2nd Ave Ext & Jackson St S to SR 512 P&R - Zone Ibus bus 594 / ...
    46h 18m
    $1,019–1,695

  5. Drive  1,786.9 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Olympiacar car 1,786.9 mi
    28h 17m
    $327–471

  6. Fly Des Moines to Portland International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane DSM - PDX
    2. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Olympiabus bus
    9h 39m
    $149–606

Des Moines to Olympia by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration46h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$365Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,517.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Capitol Way at 11th Ave via Denver Union Station, Seattle Bus Station, Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St, and SR512 Park & Ride - Zone G in around 46h 6m.

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