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How to get fromPort Orchard to Des Moinesby ferry, plane, car, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Port Orchard to Des Moines by ferry, plane, car, train, or bus

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  1. Line 500 ferry, ferry, fly to Des Moines

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Port Orchard Ferry Dock to Bremerton Ferry Dockferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Bremerton Fast Ferry Dock to Pier 50 Seattle Ferry Dockferry ferry
    3. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SEA - DSM
    8h 28m
    $119–508

  2. Line 500 ferry, ferry, fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Port Orchard Ferry Dock to Bremerton Ferry Dockferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Bremerton Fast Ferry Dock to Pier 50 Seattle Ferry Dockferry ferry
    3. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane SEA - FOD
    4. Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Des Moinescar car
    11h 54m
    $117–500

  3. Drive, train, bus

    1. Drive from Port Orchard to Seattlecar car
    2. Take the train from Seattle to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus bus
    44h 19m
    $1,001–1,680

  4. Line 402 ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Southworth Ferry Dock to Pier 50 Seattle Ferry Dockferry ferry 402
    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
    $337–544

  5. Drive  1,783.9 mi

    1. Drive from Port Orchard to Des Moinescar car 1,783.9 mi
    28h 19m
    $326–471

Port Orchard to Des Moines by bus, ferry, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration45h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$337Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,499.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from Port Orchard to Des Moines. However, you can take the line 500 ferry to Bremerton Ferry Dock, walk to Bremerton Fast Ferry Dock, take the ferry to Pier 50 Seattle Ferry Dock, walk to Pioneer Square, take the vehicle to SeaTac/Airport, walk to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) airport, fly to Des Moines (DSM), then take the taxi to Des Moines. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Port Orchard to Des Moines via Seattle, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Saint Paul Union Depot in around 44h 19m.

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