What is the cheapest way to get from Puyallup to Des Moines?

The cheapest way to get from Puyallup to Des Moines is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 29 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Puyallup to Des Moines?

The fastest way to get from Puyallup to Des Moines is to taxi which takes 29 min and costs $45 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Puyallup and Des Moines?

No, there is no direct bus from Puyallup to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from 3rd St SE & 7th Ave SE and arriving at Marine View Dr S & S 223rd St via Kent Des Moines Station - Bay 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.

How far is it from Puyallup to Des Moines?

The distance between Puyallup and Des Moines is 23 miles. The road distance is 16.3 miles.

How do I travel from Puyallup to Des Moines without a car?

The best way to get from Puyallup to Des Moines without a car is to train and line 165 bus which takes 1h 12m and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Puyallup to Des Moines?

It takes approximately 1h 12m to get from Puyallup to Des Moines, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Puyallup to Des Moines bus from?

Puyallup to Des Moines bus services, operated by Pierce Transit, depart from 3rd St SE & 7th Ave SE station.

Where does the Puyallup to Des Moines bus arrive?

Puyallup to Des Moines bus services, operated by Pierce Transit, arrive at Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 6.

Can I drive from Puyallup to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Puyallup to Des Moines is 16 miles. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Puyallup to Des Moines.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 1077+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Puyallup to Des Moines - 5 ways to travel via train, line 165 bus, taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Puyallup to Des Moines by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train, line 165 bus
best
1. Take the train from Puyallup Station to Kent Sounder Stationtrain S Line
2. Take the bus from Kent Sounder Station - Bay 9 to Marine View Dr S & S 223rd Stbus 165
1h 12m
$6
Drive 16.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Puyallup to Des Moinescar 16.2 mi
29 min
$3–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Puyallup to Des Moinestaxi 16.2 mi
29 min
$45–60
Line 402 bus
1. Take the bus from 3rd St SE & 7th Ave SE to Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 6bus 402
1h 24m
$8
Line 402 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from 3rd St SE & 7th Ave SE to Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 6bus 402
2. Take the bus from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 8 to Kent Des Moines Station - Bay 5bus A Line
1h 33m
$8

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Distance: 23.1 mi
Duration: 1h 12m

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

Pierce Transit operates a bus from 3rd St SE & 7th Ave SE to Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 6 hourly. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 44 min.

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