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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 17 at
    Departure city: Cincinnati
    Departure location: Cincinnati (Downtown)
    Arrival time: July 18 at
    Destination city: Des Moines
    Destination location: Des Moines (Subway)
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: July 17 at
    Departure city: Cincinnati
    Departure location: Cincinnati Bus Station
    Arrival time: July 18 at
    Destination city: Des Moines
    Destination location: Des Moines (Subway)
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 17 at
    Departure city: Cincinnati
    Departure location: Cincinnati Bus Station
    Arrival time: July 18 at
    Destination city: Des Moines
    Destination location: Des Moines (Subway)
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Cincinnati to Des Moines: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$158
Average Bus Trip Duration22h 5m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure10:25am
Distance818 km
Latest bus departure5:30pm

Cincinnati to Des Moines Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Cincinnati - Des Moines

  1. What is the distance between Cincinnati and Des Moines?

    The distance covered from Cincinnati to Des Moines is 822 km (510 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cincinnati to Des Moines?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Greyhound Station, in Cincinnati, and end it at Jefferson/Trailways Depot, in Des Moines.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cincinnati to Des Moines was searched and found on Jul 17, 2025 with a price of US$148

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cincinnati to Des Moines, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$148 to US$148 for a bus ticket from Cincinnati to Des Moines based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$148 which is on 2025-07-17.

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9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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