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How to get fromSeattle Airport (SEA) to Des Moinesby plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Des Moines by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Des Moines

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SEA - DSM
    5h 26m
    $209–819

  2. Fly to Omaha, bus

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane SEA - OMA
    2. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moinesbus bus
    7h 56m
    $159–620

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Spokane Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Spokane Station to Billings, MTbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Billings to Albert Leabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Albert Lea to Des Moinesbus bus
    38h 35m
    $403–595

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Seattle to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from St. Paul to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson Lines 805
    45h 14m
    $621–1,296

  5. Drive 1,759.5 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Des Moinescar car 1,759.5 mi
    27h 20m
    $322–464

  6. Fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane SEA - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Des Moinesbus bus
    9h 51m
    $249–2,318

  7. Bus via Denver (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
    44h 46m
    $316–606

Seattle Airport (SEA) to Des Moines by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration38h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$403Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,467.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between Seattle Airport (SEA), 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 Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Des Moines via Spokane Station, Billings, and Albert Lea in around 38h 35m.

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