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

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There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to SeaTac by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly from Des Moines

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane DSM - SEA
    5h 52m
    $218–871

  2. Drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly

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    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
    8h 26m
    $137–574

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus bus Jefferson 802
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Seattletrain train Empire Builder
    44h 45m
    $618–1,293

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0550
    45h 8m
    $332–616

  5. Drive 1,759.1 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to SeaTaccar car 1,759.1 mi
    27h 17m
    $321–464

Des Moines (DSM) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) flights

Calendar119Weekly Planes
Duration7h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$202Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,467.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 52m

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to International Blvd & S 176th St - Bay 1 via Denver Union Station, Seattle Bus Station, and SODO Busway & S Royal Brougham Way in around 45h 8m.

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