There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Pike Place Market by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Des Moines
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane DSM - SEA
6h 57m$142–576Drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly
cheapest- Drive from Des Moines to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)car
- Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane FOD - SEA
9h 13m$140–578Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US0123S
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0550
44h 2m$378–568Bus, train
- Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus Jefferson Lines 806 / ...
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Seattletrain Empire Builder
44h 8m$1,018–1,692Drive 1,746.8 mi
- Drive from Des Moines to Pike Place Marketcar 1,746.8 mi
27h 31m$319–461
Des Moines to Pike Place Market by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Pike Place Market is to drive and fly which costs $140 - $600 and takes 9h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Pike Place Market is to fly which takes 6h 57m and costs $140 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Pike Place Market. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at 4th Ave & Pike St via Denver Union Station and 6th Ave S & S Royal Brougham Way. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 2m.
The distance between Des Moines and Pike Place Market is 1491 miles. The road distance is 1757 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Pike Place Market without a car is to bus which takes 44h 2m and costs $370 - $600.
It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Des Moines to Pike Place Market, including transfers.
Des Moines to Pike Place Market bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Pike Place Market is to fly which takes 6h 57m and costs $140 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $370 - $600 and takes 44h 2m.
Des Moines to Pike Place Market bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Pike Place Market is 1757 miles. It takes approximately 27h 31m to drive from Des Moines to Pike Place Market.
What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Pike Place Market, 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 Pike Place Market via Denver Union Station, Seattle Bus Station, 6th Ave S & S Royal Brougham Way, and 4th Ave & Pike St in around 44h 2m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Des Moines to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Des Moines to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Des Moines to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Des Moines to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Des Moines to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Des Moines to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Des Moines to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 38h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $950–1,600
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–380
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $60–90
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