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How to get fromSioux Falls to Des Moinesby plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Sioux Falls to Des Moines by plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Sioux Falls

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    1. Fly from Sioux Falls (FSD) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane FSD - SEA
    8h 16m
    $130–560

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Billingsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Billings to Spokanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Spokane Station to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus bus
    32h 31m
    $330–484

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Minneapolis-St. Paulbus bus Jefferson Lines 926
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Seattletrain train Empire Builder
    2d 1h
    $634–1,320

  4. Drive 1,481.5 mi

    1. Drive from Sioux Falls to Des Moinescar car 1,481.5 mi
    23h 2m
    $271–391

  5. Bus to Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field, fly

    1. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Sioux Citybus bus
    2. Fly from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field (SUX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SUX - SEA
    11h 50m
    $170–636

  6. Bus via Denver

    1. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Omahabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    47h 7m
    $338–642

Sioux Falls (FSD) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) flights

Calendar131Weekly Planes
Duration7h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,270.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 16m

What companies run services between Sioux Falls, SD, USA and Des Moines, WA, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Sioux Falls (FSD) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Bus Stop to S 216th St & Wesley Terrace Entrance via Maple/Career NE corner, Sioux Falls, Billings, Spokane, Spokane Station, Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport, and S 176th St & 30th Ave S - Bay 3 in around 32h 31m.

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