Bus Tickets from Columbus, OH to Des Moines

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Next departures for Columbus to Des Moines on October 28
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FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
100 E Rich St
Des MoinesCheapestFastest

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Get from Columbus to Des Moines

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The journey takes about 19 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$132, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
19h 30mAverage Duration
911 kmDistance
23kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Columbus, OH to Des Moines: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$145
Average Bus Trip Duration19h 30m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure10:05pm
Distance911 km
Latest bus departure11:30pm

Columbus to Des Moines Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Columbus, OH - Des Moines

  1. How far is Columbus from Des Moines?

    Columbus and Des Moines are 913 km (566 miles) apart.

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

    Buses departing from Columbus Bus Station in Columbus will take you to Jefferson/Trailways Depot in Des Moines.

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Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Columbus to Des Moines.

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Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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