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Four ways to Travel from Des Moines to Seattle

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Cheapest
By car (2 915 km)
27 h 27 min
2915 km.
from $160
Other
Bus, Plane
9 h 8 min
2353 km.
from $284.18
Bus
39 h 25 min
2352 km.
from $678.20
Bus, Train
44 h 6 min
2353 km.
from $368.87

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
Plane from Des Moines to Snohomish
Ave. Duration:
10h 22m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$184.78–$510.87

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

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 Des Moines to Snohomish
Ave. Duration:
10h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$597.83

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

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 Des Moines to Minneapolis
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$43.48–$108.70
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 Des Moines to St.
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$43.48–$108.70

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 Des Moines to Seattle?

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Seattle is to fly and train which costs $119.57 - $489.13 and takes 9h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to Seattle?

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Seattle is to fly which takes 7h 25m and costs $250 - $456.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Des Moines and Seattle?

No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Seattle station. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Seattle Amtrak Station via Minneapolis, Dickinson, Billings, Spokane and Ellensburg Loves Travel Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 25m.

How far is it from Des Moines to Seattle?

The distance between Des Moines and Seattle is 2385 km. The road distance is 2915.6 km.

How do I travel from Des Moines to Seattle without a car?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Seattle without a car is to bus which takes 39h 25m and costs $304.35 - $760.87 .

How long does it take to get from Des Moines to Seattle?

It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Des Moines to Seattle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Des Moines to Seattle bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Des Moines to Seattle?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Seattle is to fly which takes 7h 25m and costs $250 - $456.52 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $304.35 - $760.87 and takes 39h 25m.

Where does the Des Moines to Seattle bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Seattle?

Seattle is 2h behind Des Moines. It is currently 08:04 in Des Moines and 06:04 in Seattle.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Seattle?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Seattle is 2916 km. It takes approximately 27h 27m to drive from Des Moines 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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