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There are 8 ways to get from Iowa to Seattle by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Des Moines

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane DSM - SEA
    6h 48m
    $132–576

  2. Drive to Lincoln Municipal Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Council Bluffs to Lincoln-Airport-LNKcar car
    2. Fly from Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane LNK - SEA
    8h
    $113–508

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0550
    43h 50m
    $368–570

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus bus Jefferson Lines 806 / ...
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Seattletrain train Empire Builder
    43h 56m
    $1,015–1,689

  5. Drive  1,746.1 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Seattlecar car 1,746.1 mi
    27h 29m
    $289–417

  6. Fly from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field

    1. Fly from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field (SUX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SUX - SEA
    7h 23m
    $134–528

  7. Fly from Omaha

    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane OMA - SEA
    7h 9m
    $126–606

  8. Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane CID - SEA
    10h 25m

Iowa to Seattle by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration43h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,015Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,481.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 48m

What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Seattle, WA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Des Moines to Seattle Bus Station via Des Moines and Denver Union Station in around 43h 50m.

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