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

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There are 9 ways to get from Des Moines to Wenatchee by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), bus, or car

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  1. Fly Des Moines to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane DSM - SEA
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Wenatchee Amtraktrain train
    11h 48m
    $222–706

  2. Fly Des Moines to Wenatchee

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Wenatchee (EAT)plane plane DSM - EAT
    9h 25m
    $119–483

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Billingsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Billings to Spokanebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Spokane to Wenatcheebus bus
    35h 40m
    $379–585

  4. 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 Wenatchee Amtraktrain train Empire Builder
    39h 2m
    $965–1,489

  5. Drive  1,636.3 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Wenatcheecar car 1,636.3 mi
    25h 49m
    $299–432

  6. Fly Des Moines to Spokane International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane plane DSM - GEG
    2. Take the train from Spokane to Wenatchee Amtraktrain train
    10h 40m
    $208–628

  7. Bus to Omaha, fly to Wenatchee

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus bus
    2. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Wenatchee (EAT)plane plane OMA - EAT
    12h 6m
    $216–938

  8. Bus to Omaha, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus bus
    2. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane OMA - SEA
    3. Take the train from Seattle to Wenatchee Amtraktrain train
    14h 5m
    $239–821

  9. Bus via Denver

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Yakimabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Transit Center to Ellensburg - E 11th Ave. & N. Maple Stbus bus 11 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Ellensburg to Wenatcheebus bus
    46h 19m
    $386–569

Des Moines to Wenatchee by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration35h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$379Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,635.2 mi
  • Duration: 11h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Des Moines to Wenatchee via Minneapolis, Billings, and Spokane in around 35h 40m. Alternatively, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and three other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Wenatchee (EAT) twice daily.

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