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How to get fromSeattle to Pellaby plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Seattle to Pella by plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Des Moines, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SEA - DSM
    2. Take the taxi from Des-Moines-Airport-DSM to Pellataxi taxi
    7h 49m
    $213–583

  2. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane SEA - CID
    2. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Pellacar car
    9h 27m
    $120–468

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Monroebus bus
    44h 14m
    $398–588

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Seattle to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    2. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Monroebus bus
    45h 2m
    $1,061–1,626

  5. Drive  1,788.4 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Pellacar car 1,788.4 mi
    28h 15m
    $327–472

  6. Fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane SEA - FOD
    2. Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Pellacar car
    11h 12m
    $122–473

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

Calendar118Weekly Planes
Duration7h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,524.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 49m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Pella, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Pella via Denver Union Station, Des Moines, and Monroe in around 44h 14m.

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