There are 9 ways to get from Washington to Iowa by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Omaha
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Omaha (OMA)plane SEA - OMA
5h 12m$148–583Fly Spokane International Airport to Des Moines
cheapest- Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Des Moines (DSM)plane GEG - DSM
6h 15m$109–436Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US0550
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123S
43h 30m$321–534Train, bus
- Take the train from Seattle to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Empire Builder
- Take the bus from St. Paul to Des Moinesbus Jefferson Lines 805
43h 33m$534–1,116Drive 1,756.6 mi
- Drive from Seattle to Des Moinescar 1,756.6 mi
27h 9m$321–464Fly Spokane International Airport to Omaha
- Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Omaha (OMA)plane GEG - OMA
6h 14m$127–525Fly Tri-Cities Airport to Omaha
- Fly from Tri-Cities Airport (PSC) to Omaha (OMA)plane PSC - OMA
6h 43m$122–468Fly Portland International Airport to Omaha
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Omaha (OMA)plane PDX - OMA
7h 20m$153–588Fly Portland International Airport to Des Moines
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Des Moines (DSM)plane PDX - DSM
7h 16m$125–489
Washington to Iowa by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Iowa is to fly which costs $100 - $440 and takes 6h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Iowa is to fly which takes 5h 12m and costs $140 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington to Iowa. However, there are services departing from 2nd Ave & Marion St and arriving at Des Moines via Seattle Bus Station and Denver Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 30m.
The distance between Washington and Iowa is 1394 miles. The road distance is 1766.8 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Iowa without a car is to bus which takes 43h 30m and costs $320 - $550.
It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Washington to Iowa, including transfers.
Washington to Iowa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Iowa is to fly which takes 5h 12m and costs $140 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $320 - $550 and takes 43h 30m.
Washington to Iowa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Iowa is 2h ahead of Washington. It is currently 3:35 AM in Washington and 5:35 AM in Iowa.
What companies run services between Washington, 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 2nd Ave & Marion St to Des Moines via SODO Busway & S Royal Brougham Way, Seattle Bus Station, Denver Union Station, and Des Moines in around 43h 30m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Omaha via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Omaha via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Spokane International Airport to Omaha via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from Spokane International Airport to Omaha via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Spokane International Airport to Omaha via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Spokane International Airport to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–410
Flights from Spokane International Airport to Des Moines via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- When
- Saturday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–500
Flights from Portland International Airport to Omaha via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Portland International Airport to Omaha via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Portland International Airport to Omaha via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 43m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Portland International Airport to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–460
Flights from Portland International Airport to Des Moines via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from Portland International Airport to Des Moines via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Portland International Airport to Des Moines via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 37h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $460–1,100
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $210–350
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Website
- Greyhound
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