There are 7 ways to get from Des Moines to Washington 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 to Spokane International Airport
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane DSM - GEG
6h 15m$116–475Bus (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
43h 54m$379–568Bus, train
- Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus Jefferson Lines 806 / ...
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Seattletrain Empire Builder
43h 56m$1,015–1,589Drive 1,746.1 mi
- Drive from Des Moines to Seattlecar 1,746.1 mi
27h 29m$299–432Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane DSM - SEA
6h 49m$132–576Fly to Tri-Cities Airport
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Tri-Cities Airport (PSC)plane DSM - PSC
6h 53m$129–573Fly to Portland International Airport
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane DSM - PDX
7h 35m$137–581
Des Moines to Washington by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Washington is to fly which costs $110 - $480 and takes 6h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Washington is to fly which takes 6h 15m and costs $110 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Washington. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at 4th Ave & Madison St via Denver Union Station and SODO Busway & S Royal Brougham Way. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 54m.
The distance between Des Moines and Washington is 1264 miles. The road distance is 1756.3 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Washington without a car is to bus which takes 43h 54m and costs $370 - $600.
It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Des Moines to Washington, including transfers.
Des Moines to Washington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Washington is to fly which takes 6h 15m and costs $110 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $370 - $600 and takes 43h 54m.
Des Moines to Washington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Washington is 2h behind Des Moines. It is currently 10:47 AM in Des Moines and 8:47 AM in Washington.
What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Washington, USA?
Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Spokane International Airport (GEG) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to 4th Ave & Madison St via Denver Union Station, Seattle Bus Station, and SODO Busway & S Royal Brougham Way in around 43h 54m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Spokane International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–460
Flights from Des Moines to Spokane International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Des Moines to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Des Moines to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Des Moines to Tri-Cities Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Des Moines to Portland International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Des Moines to Portland International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Spokane International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Des Moines to Spokane International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Des Moines to Spokane International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
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
- $130–600
Flights from Des Moines to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Des Moines to Tri-Cities Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Des Moines to Portland International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Des Moines to Portland International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Des Moines to Spokane International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–460
Flights from Des Moines to Spokane International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Des Moines to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Des Moines to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- 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 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
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
- $140–600
Flights from Des Moines to Portland International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Des Moines to Portland International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Des Moines to Portland International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Des Moines to Portland International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Spokane International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–450
Flights from Des Moines to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Des Moines to Tri-Cities Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Des Moines to Portland International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Des Moines to Spokane International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 33m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Des Moines to Spokane International Airport via Phoenix esa Gateway
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 6m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 38h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $950–1,500
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact 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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