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

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There are 9 ways to get from Iowa to Washington by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly Des Moines to Spokane International Airport

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane plane DSM - GEG
    6h 14m
    $116–465

  2. Fly Omaha to Tri-Cities Airport

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    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Tri-Cities Airport (PSC)plane plane OMA - PSC
    8h 57m
    $113–553

  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
    $1,015–1,689

  4. 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 59m
    $371–553

  5. Drive  1,746.1 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Seattlecar car 1,746.1 mi
    27h 29m
    $319–461

  6. Fly Des Moines to Portland International Airport

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane DSM - PDX
    7h 14m
    $137–581

  7. Fly Omaha to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane OMA - SEA
    7h 6m
    $136–656

  8. Fly Omaha to Spokane International Airport

    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane plane OMA - GEG
    8h 37m
    $115–555

  9. Fly Omaha to Portland International Airport

    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane OMA - PDX
    9h 32m
    $141–611

Iowa to Washington by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration43h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,015Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,257 mi
  • Duration: 6h 14m

What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Washington, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Spokane International Airport (GEG) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Des Moines to 4th Ave & Madison St via Des Moines, Denver Union Station, Seattle Bus Station, and SODO Busway & S Royal Brougham Way in around 43h 59m.

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