How to get from Aberdeen to Des Moines by bus?

From Aberdeen to Des Moines by bus

To get from Aberdeen to Des Moines in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 40 bus from Aberdeen Transit Center station to Olympia Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FLIXBUS 2120 bus and finally take the A LINE bus from International Blvd & S 182nd St station to Pacific Hwy S & S 224th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 8 min. The bus schedule from Aberdeen may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Des Moines on the Moovit app.

248min
Bus - 4040
Bus - FLIXBUS 2120FLIXBUS 2120
Bus - A LINE
Leaves from Aberdeen Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Aberdeen
  • 2
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Capital & 4th / Mccleary Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Olympia Transit Center
    ID 020
    90 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Olympia (Intercity Transit Center)
    ID 1OL
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - FLIXBUS 2120FLIXBUS 2120
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS 2120
    Spokane Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport
    ID SAP6
    75 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    International Blvd & S 182nd St
    ID 61090
    390 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - A LINE
    Wait for bus
    A LINE
    Downtown Federal Way Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Pacific Hwy S & S 224th St
    Ride to bus station
    Pacific Hwy S & S 224th St
    ID 61170
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Aberdeen to Des Moines by bus via 40, 610 and 574

To get from Aberdeen to Des Moines in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 40 bus from Aberdeen Transit Center station to Olympia Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 610 bus and finally take the 574 bus from Sr 512 P&R - Zone F station to I-5 & Kent - Des Moines Fwy Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 240 min. The ride fare is $2.00. The bus schedule from Aberdeen may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Des Moines on the Moovit app.

240min$2.00
Bus - 4040
Bus - 610610
Bus - 574574
Walk to Des Moines
Leaves from Aberdeen Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Aberdeen
  • 2
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Capital & 4th / Mccleary Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Olympia Transit Center
    ID 020
    90 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Olympia Transit Center
    ID 167
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 610610
    Wait for bus
    610
    To Lakewood Stn/Sr 512 P&R
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sr512 Park & Ride - Zone G
    ID 929
    67 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sr 512 P&R - Zone F
    ID 4228
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 574574
    Wait for bus
    574
    Sea-Tac Via Federal Way
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    I-5 & Kent - Des Moines Fwy Station
    ID 3723
    44 min
  • 10
    Walk to Des Moines
    Walk to
    Des Moines
    0.8 mi • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Aberdeen to Des Moines

The distance between Aberdeen, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and Des Moines, Seattle - Tacoma, WA is approximately 93.17 mi, which can typically be travelled in 248 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Aberdeen to Des Moines by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Seattle - Tacoma, WA – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Aberdeen to Des Moines

To check the bus schedule from Aberdeen to Des Moines using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Aberdeen) and destination (Des Moines), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Aberdeen to Des Moines by bus via 40, 610 and 574

To get from Aberdeen to Des Moines in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 40 bus from Aberdeen Transit Center station to Olympia Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 610 bus and finally take the 574 bus from Sr 512 P&R - Zone F station to I-5 & Kent - Des Moines Fwy Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 240 min. The ride fare is $2.00. The bus schedule from Aberdeen may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Des Moines on the Moovit app.

240min$2.00
Bus - 4040
Bus - 610610
Bus - 574574
Walk to Des Moines
Leaves from Aberdeen Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Aberdeen
  • 2
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Capital & 4th / Mccleary Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Olympia Transit Center
    ID 020
    90 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Olympia Transit Center
    ID 167
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 610610
    Wait for bus
    610
    To Lakewood Stn/Sr 512 P&R
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sr512 Park & Ride - Zone G
    ID 929
    67 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sr 512 P&R - Zone F
    ID 4228
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 574574
    Wait for bus
    574
    Sea-Tac Via Federal Way
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    I-5 & Kent - Des Moines Fwy Station
    ID 3723
    44 min
  • 10
    Walk to Des Moines
    Walk to
    Des Moines
    0.8 mi • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Des Moines?

    The fastest way takes 248 minutes, using Bus line 40, Bus line FLIXBUS 2120, Bus line A LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Aberdeen to Des Moines?

    The alternative route takes 240 minutes, using Bus line 40, Bus line 610, Bus line 574.

  • Is there a direct bus between Aberdeen and Des Moines in Seattle - Tacoma, WA?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 8 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Aberdeen to Des Moines in Seattle - Tacoma, WA?

    The 40 bus line goes from Capital & 4th / Mccleary Transit Center station near Aberdeen to Olympia Transit Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Olympia Transit Center station near Des Moines in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Aberdeen to Des Moines in Seattle - Tacoma, WA by bus?

    The total travel time between Aberdeen and Des Moines in Seattle - Tacoma, WA by bus is about 4 hr 8 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Aberdeen to get to Des Moines in Seattle - Tacoma, WA?

    Get on the 40 bus from the Capital & 4th / Mccleary Transit Center stop near Aberdeen in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Aberdeen and Des Moines in Seattle - Tacoma, WA?

    Get off the bus at the Olympia Transit Center stop, which is closest to Des Moines in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

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