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

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There are 6 ways to get from Des Moines to Tacoma 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
    7h 1m
    $177–730

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

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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
    9h 24m
    $146–584

  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 Commerce St Station - Zone Gbus bus 594
    44h 55m
    $290–555

  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 Pacific Ave & S 14th Stbus bus 590 / ...
    45h
    $538–1,192

  5. Drive  1,769.9 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Tacomacar car 1,769.9 mi
    27h 25m
    $323–467

  6. Fly Des Moines to Portland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane DSM - PDX
    2. Take the train from Portland to Tacomatrain train
    10h 4m
    $206–809

Des Moines to Tacoma by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration44h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$290Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,489.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 1m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Tacoma, 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 Commerce St Station - Zone G via Denver Union Station, Seattle Bus Station, and Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St in around 44h 55m.

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