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

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There are 4 ways to get from Port Orchard to Des Moines by ferry, plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Line 500 ferry, line 400 ferry, fly

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    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
    9h 7m
    $216–841

  2. 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 to Des Moinesbus bus
    44h 13m
    $377–664

  3. Line 500 ferry, line 400 ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Port Orchard Ferry Dock to Bremerton Ferry Dockferry ferry 500
    2. Take the ferry from Bremerton Fast Ferry Dock to Pier 50 Seattle Ferry Dockferry ferry 400
    3. Take the train from Seattle to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    4. Take the bus from St. Paul to Des Moinesbus bus
    46h 12m
    $618–1,304

  4. Drive 1,795 mi

    1. Drive from Port Orchard to Des Moinescar car 1,795 mi
    27h 57m
    $328–474

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration44h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$377Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,500.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 7m

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 line 400 ferry to Pier 50 Seattle Ferry Dock, walk to Pioneer Square, take the vehicle to SeaTac/Airport, walk to SeaTac Station, take the line 574 bus to SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2, 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 bus from Bethel at Mile Hill to Des Moines via Southworth Ferry, Southworth Ferry Dock, Pier 50 Seattle Ferry Dock, 2nd Ave & Yesler Way, Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St, Seattle Bus Station, Denver Union Station, and Denver in around 44h 13m.

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