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 SW Barton St & 26th Ave SW - Bay 1 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.

67min$4.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - A LINE
Bus - 560560
Bus - C LINE
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
    180 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
    13 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
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    SW Barton St & 26th Ave SW - Bay 1
    ID 22557
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - C LINE
    Wait for bus
    C LINE
    South Lake Union Downtown Seattle
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Fauntleroy Way SW & SW Barton St
    Ride to bus station
    Fauntleroy Way SW & SW Barton St
    ID 19670
    7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Des Moines to Seattle by bus and light rail

To get from Des Moines to Seattle in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the A LINE bus from Pacific Hwy S & S 224th St station to Tukwila International Blvd Station - Bay 1 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 1 LINE light rail and finally take the C LINE bus from 3rd Ave & Seneca St station to Fauntleroy Way SW & SW Barton St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 39 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

99min$5.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - A LINE
Light Rail - 1 LINE
1 LINE
Bus - C LINE
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
    180 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
    Tukwila International Blvd Station - Bay 1
    ID 60921
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Tukwila International Boulevard
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 1 LINE1 LINE
    Wait for light rail
    1 LINE
    Northgate
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    University Street Station
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    3rd Ave & Seneca St
    ID 468
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - C LINE
    Wait for bus
    C LINE
    West Seattle Alaska Junction
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Fauntleroy Way SW & SW Barton St
    Ride to bus station
    Fauntleroy Way SW & SW Barton St
    ID 20250
    30 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 13.79 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.

Public transit stations close to Des Moines

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

Bus stations close to Des Moines:

  • Pacific Hwy S & S 224th St
  • Pacific Hwy S & Kent Des Moines Rd
  • Kent Des Moines Rd & 21st Ave S

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

Seattle is located at Seattle, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and the nearest public transit station is Fauntleroy Way SW & SW Barton St.

Bus stations close to Seattle:

  • Fauntleroy Way SW & SW Barton St
  • SW Wildwood Pl & 45th Ave SW
  • Fauntleroy Way SW & SW Rose St

Ferry stations close to Seattle:

  • Fauntleroy

Related Routes

From Des Moines to Seattle by bus and light rail

To get from Des Moines to Seattle in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the A LINE bus from Pacific Hwy S & S 224th St station to Tukwila International Blvd Station - Bay 1 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 1 LINE light rail and finally take the C LINE bus from 3rd Ave & Seneca St station to Fauntleroy Way SW & SW Barton St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 39 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

99min$5.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - A LINE
Light Rail - 1 LINE
1 LINE
Bus - C LINE
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
    180 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
    Tukwila International Blvd Station - Bay 1
    ID 60921
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Tukwila International Boulevard
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 1 LINE1 LINE
    Wait for light rail
    1 LINE
    Northgate
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    University Street Station
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    3rd Ave & Seneca St
    ID 468
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - C LINE
    Wait for bus
    C LINE
    West Seattle Alaska Junction
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Fauntleroy Way SW & SW Barton St
    Ride to bus station
    Fauntleroy Way SW & SW Barton St
    ID 20250
    30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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.

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

    The alternative route takes 99 minutes, using Bus line A LINE, Bus line 1 LINE, 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 Tukwila Link Station International Boulevard station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Tukwila Link Station International Boulevard 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 Tukwila Link Station International Boulevard 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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