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How to get from Markham to Des Moines by bus?

From Markham to Des Moines by bus

To get from Markham to Des Moines in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take 5 bus lines: take the 70 bus from Johns River Bridge Northbound station to Aberdeen Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 40 bus, then the 620 bus, then the 574 bus and finally take the A LINE bus from Federal Way Tc - Bay 8 station to Pacific Hwy S & S 224th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 40 min. The ride fare is $7.75.

280min$7.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7070
Bus - 4040
Bus - 620620
Bus - 574574
Bus - A LINE
Walk to Des Moines
Leaves from Johns River Bridge Northbound

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Johns River Bridge Northbound
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Aberdeen Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aberdeen Transit Center
    24 min
  • 4
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Olympia
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Capital & 4th
    90 min
  • 6
    Bus - 620620
    Wait for bus
    620
    Outbound
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sr512 Park & Ride
    44 min
  • 8
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sr 512 P&R - Zone F
    ID 4228
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 9
    Bus - 574574
    Wait for bus
    574
    Sea-Tac Via Federal Way
  • 10
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Federal Way Tc - Bay 8
    31 min
  • 11
    Bus - A LINE
    Wait for bus
    A LINE
    Tukwila Link Station International Boulevard
  • 12
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pacific Hwy S & S 224th St
    ID 60810
    22 min
  • 13
    Walk to Des Moines
    Walk to
    Des Moines
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Markham to Des Moines by bus via 70, 40, 620 and 574

To get from Markham to Des Moines in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take 4 bus lines: take the 70 bus from Johns River Bridge Northbound station to Aberdeen Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 40 bus, then the 620 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 4 hr 33 min. The ride fare is $5.00.

273min$5.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7070
Bus - 4040
Bus - 620620
Bus - 574574
Walk to Des Moines
Leaves from Johns River Bridge Northbound

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Johns River Bridge Northbound
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Aberdeen Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aberdeen Transit Center
    24 min
  • 4
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Olympia
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Capital & 4th
    90 min
  • 6
    Bus - 620620
    Wait for bus
    620
    Outbound
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sr512 Park & Ride
    44 min
  • 8
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sr 512 P&R - Zone F
    ID 4228
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 9
    Bus - 574574
    Wait for bus
    574
    Sea-Tac Via Federal Way
  • 10
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    I-5 & Kent - Des Moines Fwy Station
    ID 3723
    42 min
  • 11
    Walk to Des Moines
    Walk to
    Des Moines
    0.79 mi • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Markham to Des Moines

The distance between Markham, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and Des Moines, Seattle - Tacoma, WA is approximately 110.12 mi, which can typically be travelled in 280 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Markham 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.

Public transit stations close to Markham

Markham is located at Markham, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and the nearest public transit station is Johns River Bridge Northbound.

Bus stations close to Markham:

  • Johns River Bridge Northbound

Public transit stations close to Des Moines, Seattle - Tacoma, WA

Des Moines is located at Des Moines, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and the nearest public transit station is Pacific Hwy S & S 224th St.

Train stations close to Des Moines:

  • Kent Station

Bus stations close to Des Moines:

  • Pacific Hwy S & S 224th St
  • 24th Ave S & S 230th St
  • 24th Ave S & S 226th St

Alternative route from Markham to Des Moines by bus via 70, 40, 620 and 574

To get from Markham to Des Moines in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take 4 bus lines: take the 70 bus from Johns River Bridge Northbound station to Aberdeen Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 40 bus, then the 620 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 4 hr 33 min. The ride fare is $5.00.

273min$5.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7070
Bus - 4040
Bus - 620620
Bus - 574574
Walk to Des Moines
Leaves from Johns River Bridge Northbound

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Johns River Bridge Northbound
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Aberdeen Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aberdeen Transit Center
    24 min
  • 4
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Olympia
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Capital & 4th
    90 min
  • 6
    Bus - 620620
    Wait for bus
    620
    Outbound
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sr512 Park & Ride
    44 min
  • 8
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sr 512 P&R - Zone F
    ID 4228
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 9
    Bus - 574574
    Wait for bus
    574
    Sea-Tac Via Federal Way
  • 10
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    I-5 & Kent - Des Moines Fwy Station
    ID 3723
    42 min
  • 11
    Walk to Des Moines
    Walk to
    Des Moines
    0.79 mi • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 280 minutes, using Bus line 70, Bus line 40, Bus line 620, Bus line 574, Bus line A LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 273 minutes, using Bus line 70, Bus line 40, Bus line 620, Bus line 574.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 5 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 40 min.

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

    The 70 bus line goes from Johns River Bridge Northbound station near Markham to Aberdeen Transit Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Aberdeen Transit Center station near Des Moines in Seattle - Tacoma, WA

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

    The total travel time between Markham and Des Moines in Seattle - Tacoma, WA by bus is about 4 hr 40 min.

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

    Get on the 70 bus from the Johns River Bridge Northbound stop near Markham in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

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

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Markham to Des Moines?

    The ride from Markham to Des Moines costs $7.75.