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

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There are 7 ways to get from Des Moines to Washington by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Spokane International Airport

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane plane DSM - GEG
    6h 15m
    $116–475
  2. 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
    43h 54m
    $379–568
  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus bus Jefferson Lines 806 / ...
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Seattletrain train Empire Builder
    43h 56m
    $1,015–1,589
  4. Drive  1,746.1 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Seattlecar car 1,746.1 mi
    27h 29m
    $299–432
  5. Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane DSM - SEA
    6h 49m
    $132–576
  6. Fly to Tri-Cities Airport

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Tri-Cities Airport (PSC)plane plane DSM - PSC
    6h 53m
    $129–573
  7. Fly to Portland International Airport

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane DSM - PDX
    7h 35m
    $137–581

Des Moines to Washington by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration43h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$379Cheapest Price
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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.

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