Des Moines to Washington Flight Tickets
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Des Moines has 1 airports, while Washington has 3 airports. Compare flights between all airports to find the best deal.
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Des Moines and Washington - Airport Transportation
Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
How to Get to the Airport
Bus: You can reach the airport from the city center with DART buses. The journey takes approximately 25-30 minutes, and buses depart every 30-60 minutes. Boarding points are downtown Des Moines bus stops.
Shuttle/Service: You can call a shuttle service from downtown hotels or designated points by reservation to reach the airport. The journey takes about 20-25 minutes, and services can operate 24 hours.
Taxi: It is quite easy to go to the airport by taxi from the city center. The journey time varies between 15-25 minutes depending on traffic, and you can call a taxi from anywhere in the city center.
Uber/Lyft (Rideshare): It is possible to reach the airport from your downtown location using the Uber or Lyft app. The journey takes about 15-20 minutes, and vehicles arrive immediately upon request.
Car Rental: You can return to the airport by renting a car from car rental offices in the city center. The journey takes about 15 minutes, and rental transactions can generally be done from early morning until midnight.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
From Airport to City Center
Metro (Silver Line): Transportation from Dulles Airport to the city center is possible via the Silver Line metro. It is accessible from the terminal through an underground walkway to the Dulles Airport Metrorail Station. The journey takes approximately 45-60 minutes, with services running every 12-15 minutes during peak hours. The metro operates from 05:00-24:00 on weekdays and 07:00-23:00 on weekends.
Bus (Virginia Breeze): Virginia Breeze buses run regular services from the airport to Union Station. The journey takes about 45 minutes, with buses departing every hour and operating throughout the day.
Taxi: Transportation to the city center can be arranged with Washington Flyer Taxicabs located at the terminal exits. The journey time varies between 30-60 minutes depending on traffic. Taxi service is available 24 hours a day.
Rideshare (Uber/Lyft): Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft are available at the airport. You can use these services by waiting at the 3rd curb in the baggage claim area.
Car Rental: There are many car rental companies at the airport. You can rent your own vehicle for easy access to the city center or surrounding areas.