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How to get fromSacramento to Des Moinesby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or subway

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There are 7 ways to get from Sacramento to Des Moines by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or subway

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  1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport

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    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SMF - SEA
    4h 18m
    $121–392

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus bus Greyhound US0500
    17h 41m
    $116–215

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Tacomatrain train Coast Starlight
    20h 6m
    $257–521

  4. Drive 737.8 mi

    1. Drive from Sacramento to Des Moinescar car 737.8 mi
    12h 40m
    $135–195

  5. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane OAK - SEA
    6h 23m
    $261–444

  6. Train, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SFO - SEA
    7h 1m
    $196–446

  7. Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SJC - SEA
    7h 36m
    $194–468

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) flights

Calendar119Weekly Planes
Duration2h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 623.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 18m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport twice daily. Tickets cost $110–220 and the journey takes 16h 55m.

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