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How to get fromWashington to Iowaby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Washington to Iowa by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Omaha

    best
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane SEA - OMA
    5h 9m
    $148–583

  2. Fly Spokane International Airport to Des Moines

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane GEG - DSM
    6h 15m
    $105–428

  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 30m
    $371–553

  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
    43h 33m
    $1,052–1,604

  5. Drive  1,745.5 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Des Moinescar car 1,745.5 mi
    27h 30m
    $319–461

  6. Fly Spokane International Airport to Omaha

    1. Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane GEG - OMA
    6h 9m
    $127–535

  7. Fly Tri-Cities Airport to Omaha

    1. Fly from Tri-Cities Airport (PSC) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane PSC - OMA
    6h 51m
    $125–483

  8. Fly Portland International Airport to Omaha

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane PDX - OMA
    7h 16m
    $153–588

  9. Fly Portland International Airport to Des Moines

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane PDX - DSM
    7h 32m
    $121–461

Washington to Iowa by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration43h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,052Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,386 mi
  • Duration: 5h 9m

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.

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