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

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

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  1. Fly from Des Moines

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane DSM - SEA
    8h 19m
    $176–729

  2. Drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly

    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 41m
    $145–583

  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 Commerce St Station - Zone Gbus bus 594
    45h 53m
    $323–514

  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 Commerce St Station - Zone Gbus bus 594
    46h 7m
    $540–1,194

  5. Drive  1,777.7 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Spanawaycar car 1,777.7 mi
    27h 39m
    $325–469

Des Moines to Spanaway by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration45h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$323Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,497.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 19m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Spanaway, 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 Pacific Ave S & S 168th St via Denver Union Station, Seattle Bus Station, Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St, Commerce St Station - Zone G, and Pacific Ave & 11th St S in around 45h 53m.

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