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

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There are 4 ways to get from SeaTac to Des Moines by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SEA - DSM
    5h 26m
    $212–818

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0550
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    43h 45m
    $323–623

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Seattle to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson 801 / ...
    45h 56m
    $620–1,296

  4. Drive 1,758.8 mi

    1. Drive from SeaTac to Des Moinescar car 1,758.8 mi
    27h 19m
    $321–464

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar122Weekly Planes
Duration7h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$194Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,467.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 26m

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Des Moines (DSM) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from International Blvd & S 176th St - Bay 2 to Des Moines via SODO Busway & S Royal Brougham Way, Seattle Bus Station, and Denver Union Station in around 43h 45m.

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