How to get from Des Moines to Seattle by bus?

From Des Moines to Seattle by bus

To get from Des Moines to Seattle in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the A LINE bus from Pacific Hwy S & S 224th St station to International Blvd & S 176th St - Bay 2 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 560 bus and finally take the C LINE bus from 25th Ave SW & SW Barton St - Bay 4 station to Fauntleroy Way SW & SW Barton St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min. The ride fare is $4.75. The bus schedule from Des Moines may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Seattle on the Moovit app.

67min$4.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - A LINE
Bus - 560560
Bus - C LINE
Walk to Seattle
Leaves from Pacific Hwy S & S 224th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pacific Hwy S & S 224th St
    ID 60810
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - A LINE
    Wait for bus
    A LINE
    Tukwila Link Station International Boulevard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    International Blvd & S 176th St - Bay 2
    ID 60900
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Seatac Station
    ID 2282
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 560560
    Wait for bus
    560
    560w Westwood Village Via Sea-Tac Airport
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Westwood Village - Bay 2
    ID 3470
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    25th Ave SW & SW Barton St - Bay 4
    ID 39990
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - C LINE
    Wait for bus
    C LINE
    South Lake Union Downtown Seattle
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fauntleroy Way SW & SW Barton St
    ID 19670
    8 min
  • 10
    Walk to Seattle
    Walk to
    Seattle
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Des Moines to Seattle

The distance between Des Moines, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and Seattle, Seattle - Tacoma, WA is approximately 13.66 mi, which can typically be travelled in 67 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Des Moines to Seattle 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 Des Moines to Seattle

To check the bus schedule from Des Moines to Seattle using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Des Moines) and destination (Seattle), 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.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 67 minutes, using Bus line A LINE, Bus line 560, Bus line C LINE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 7 min.

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

    The A LINE bus line goes from Pacific Hwy S & S 224th St station near Des Moines to International Blvd & S 176th St - Bay 2 station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till International Blvd & S 176th St - Bay 2 station near Seattle in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

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

    The total travel time between Des Moines and Seattle in Seattle - Tacoma, WA by bus is about 1 hr 7 min.

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

    Get on the A LINE bus from the Pacific Hwy S & S 224th St stop near Des Moines in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

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

    Get off the bus at the International Blvd & S 176th St - Bay 2 stop, which is closest to Seattle in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

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

    The ride from Des Moines to Seattle costs $4.75.

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