Student rides
Highline College rides home, airport runs & game day
Des Moines, Washington· four-year· 5,000–9,999 students
Going home for a break, catching a flight, or heading to a game? Post a Quest from Des Moines and check trips posted by drivers already going your way. Book available seats at the listed price. The relay grid is informational; connected trips and low fares are not guaranteed.
Where can you go from campus?
Des Moines connects to the relay grid near Seattle, WA (15 miles away). Popular first legs:
- Des Moines → Bellingham, WA92 mi · $10–$20
- Des Moines → Yakima, WA128 mi · $15–$30
- Des Moines → Portland, OR168 mi · $20–$40
- Des Moines → Kennewick, WA208 mi · $25–$50
- Des Moines → Spokane, WA265 mi · $35–$60
- Des Moines → Eugene, OR288 mi · $35–$65
- Des Moines → Bend, OR290 mi · $40–$65
See every leg on the 150-mile relay grid. Chain several and you can cross the country — plan a multi-leg trip.
Other campuses near Des Moines
Highline College student travel FAQ
- How do Highline College students get home for breaks?
- Browse trips leaving Des Moines and choose available seats at a driver-set price. Request your route if none fits. Relay connections depend on separate driver-posted trips.
- What does a ride from Des Moines cost?
- Short relay legs on the grid typically run $10–$55 per seat depending on distance. Because your fare covers short hops — not one driver crossing the country — long trips stay affordable.
- Can I ride to the airport from campus?
- Check for driver-posted trips that fit your airport and flight time, allowing a travel buffer. You can request a route, but a ride is not guaranteed.