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

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There are 6 ways to get from Olympia to Des Moines by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Bus to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Des Moines

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    1. Take the bus from Olympia to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SEA - DSM
    7h 37m
    $120–475

  2. Bus to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Olympia to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane SEA - FOD
    3. Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Des Moinescar car
    11h 4m
    $118–467

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lakewood Station - Bay 3 to Bus Wy & Royal Brougham Stbus bus 594 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    45h 21m
    $334–536

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lakewood Station - Bay 3 to 4th Ave S & Jackson Stbus bus 594 / ...
    2. Take the train from Seattle to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St. Paul to Des Moinesbus bus
    46h 37m
    $549–1,396

  5. Drive  1,785.8 mi

    1. Drive from Olympia to Des Moinescar car 1,785.8 mi
    28h 18m
    $326–471

  6. Bus to Portland International Airport, fly to Des Moines

    1. Take the bus from Olympia to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane PDX - DSM
    9h 6m
    $133–494

Olympia to Des Moines by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration45h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$334Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,516.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Capitol Way at 11th Ave to Des Moines via Lakewood Station - Bay 3, Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St, Seattle Bus Station, and Denver Union Station in around 45h 21m.

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