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How to get fromKirkland to Des Moinesby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kirkland to Des Moines by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SEA - DSM
    8h
    $213–827

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0550
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    44h 30m
    $336–646

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Seattle to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0156
    45h 45m
    $596–1,281

  4. Drive 1,756.2 mi

    1. Drive from Kirkland to Des Moinescar car 1,756.2 mi
    27h 9m
    $321–463

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar134Weekly Planes
Duration7h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$194Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,490.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Des Moines (DSM) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kirkland Transit Center - Bay 2 to Des Moines via Redmond Transit Center - Bay 6, Airport Way S & S Royal Brougham Way, Seattle Bus Station, and Denver Union Station in around 44h 30m.

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