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

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There are 5 ways to get from Omaha to Des Moines by plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane OMA - SEA
    6h 5m
    $150–660

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Omaha to Sioux Fallsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Billingsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Billings to Spokanebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Spokane Station to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus bus
    36h 6m
    $381–556

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Saint Paul Union Depotbus bus
    3. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Seattletrain train
    2d 1h
    $611–1,314

  4. Drive 1,658.3 mi

    1. Drive from Omaha to Des Moinescar car 1,658.3 mi
    25h 43m
    $303–438

  5. Bus via Denver

    1. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Denverbus bus Omaha
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0550
    41h 1m
    $352–581

Omaha (OMA) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) flights

Calendar66Weekly Planes
Duration5h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$145Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,374.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 5m

What companies run services between Omaha, NE, USA and Des Moines, WA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Omaha (OMA) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Omaha to S 216th St & Wesley Terrace Entrance via Sioux Falls, Billings, Spokane, Spokane Station, Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport, and S 176th St & 30th Ave S - Bay 3 in around 36h 6m.

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