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How to get fromSeattle Airport (SEA) to Iowaby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly to Omaha

    best
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane SEA - OMA
    3h 37m
    $142–561

  2. Fly to Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field (SUX)plane plane SEA - SUX
    5h 28m
    $114–449

  3. 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 54m
    $321–523

  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 7m
    $498–1,193

  5. Drive  1,748.4 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Des Moinescar car 1,748.4 mi
    27h 42m
    $320–461

  6. Fly to Des Moines

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SEA - DSM
    5h 33m
    $117–464

  7. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane SEA - CID
    5h 41m
    $139–492

Seattle Airport (SEA) to Iowa by tram, train, and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration45h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$498Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,371.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 37m

What companies run services between Seattle Airport (SEA), USA and Iowa, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Omaha (OMA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from SeaTac Station to Des Moines via Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St, Seattle Bus Station, Denver Union Station, and Des Moines in around 43h 54m.

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