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Four ways to Travel from Ames to Seattle

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Cheapest
By car (2 884 km)
27 h 19 min
2884 km.
from $158
Other
Bus
38 h 40 min
2328 km.
from $669.72
Bus, Train
43 h 21 min
2331 km.
from $360.15
Bus, Plane
10 h 42 min
2331 km.
from $349.22

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Des Moines to Seattle–Tacoma
Ave. Duration:
8h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$760.87
Plane from Des Moines to Portland
Ave. Duration:
7h 8m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$195.65–$869.57

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Des Moines to Seattle–Tacoma
Ave. Duration:
6h 54m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$217.39–$402.17
Plane from Des Moines to Portland
Ave. Duration:
7h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$250.00–$456.52
Plane from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Seattle–Tacoma
Ave. Duration:
3h 54m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$336.96

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Des Moines to Seattle–Tacoma
Ave. Duration:
6h 49m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$206.52–$706.52
Plane from Des Moines to Portland
Ave. Duration:
6h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$239.13–$815.22

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Des Moines to Portland
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$81.52–$369.57

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Seattle–Tacoma
Ave. Duration:
4h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$521.74

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Des Moines to Seattle–Tacoma
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$184.78–$521.74
Plane from Des Moines to Portland
Ave. Duration:
6h 52m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$206.52–$597.83

Sun Country Airlines

Website:
suncountry.com/
Plane from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Seattle–Tacoma
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Thursday and Friday
Estimated price:
$81.52–$391.30

Allegiant Air

Website:
allegiantair.com/
Plane from Des Moines to Portland
Ave. Duration:
3h 38m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$173.91–$521.74

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Seattle
Ave. Duration:
38h 16m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$141.30–$478.26
Train from Portland to Seattle
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$20.65–$97.83

Bus operators

Jefferson Lines

Phone:
+1-858-800-8898
Email:
Website:
jeffersonlines.com/
Bus from Ames to Minneapolis
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$40.22–$97.83
Bus from Minneapolis to Dickinson
Ave. Duration:
9h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$70.65–$184.78
Bus from Dickinson to Billings
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$50.00–$130.43
Bus from Billings to Spokane
Ave. Duration:
9h 15m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$76.09–$195.65
Bus from Ames to St.
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$40.22–$97.83
Bus from Ames to MSP
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$39.13–$97.83

Northwestern Stages

Phone:
+1 800-366-6975
Email:
Website:
northwesternstagelines.com
Bus from Spokane to Ellensburg
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$36.96–$70.65
Bus from Ellensburg Loves Travel Center to Seattle
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$32.61–$48.91

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Ames to Seattle?

The cheapest way to get from Ames to Seattle is to night bus and fly which costs $108.70 - $347.83 and takes 10h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ames to Seattle?

The fastest way to get from Ames to Seattle is to fly which takes 8h 59m and costs $315.22 - $543.48 .

Is there a direct bus between Ames and Seattle?

No, there is no direct bus from Ames to Seattle station. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at Seattle Amtrak Station via Minneapolis, Dickinson, Billings, Spokane and Ellensburg Loves Travel Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 40m.

How far is it from Ames to Seattle?

The distance between Ames and Seattle is 2442 km. The road distance is 2884.8 km.

How do I travel from Ames to Seattle without a car?

The best way to get from Ames to Seattle without a car is to bus which takes 38h 40m and costs $304.35 - $760.87 .

How long does it take to get from Ames to Seattle?

It takes approximately 8h 59m to get from Ames to Seattle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ames to Seattle bus from?

Ames to Seattle bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Ames station.

Bus or fly from Ames to Seattle?

The best way to get from Ames to Seattle is to fly which takes 8h 59m and costs $315.22 - $543.48 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $304.35 - $760.87 and takes 38h 40m.

Where does the Ames to Seattle bus arrive?

Ames to Seattle bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis station.

What is the time difference between Ames and Seattle?

Seattle is 2h behind Ames. It is currently 09:04 in Ames and 07:04 in Seattle.

Can I drive from Ames to Seattle?

Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Seattle is 2885 km. It takes approximately 27h 20m to drive from Ames to Seattle.

Where can I stay near Seattle?

There are 1225+ hotels available in Seattle. Prices start at $44.01 per night.
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