Bus Tickets from Des Moines, IA to Austin, TX

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Bus Des Moines to Austin: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$228
Average Bus Trip Duration2d 3h
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure5:30am
Distance1313 km

Des Moines to Austin Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Des Moines - Austin

  1. How long does it take to get to Austin from Des Moines by bus?

    The trip from Des Moines to Austin will take on average 2d 3h. For the shortest travel time, select the fastest bus available, which will take you to Austin in about 1d 16h.

  2. What is the distance between Des Moines and Austin?

    It's about 1316 km (816 miles) from Des Moines to Austin.

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

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

  4. What is the cheapest way to travel from Des Moines to Austin?

    The least expensive option to go from Des Moines to Austin would be going by bus. With a starting ticket price of US$228, this bus becomes your top pick for this journey.

  5. How much is the bus from Des Moines to Austin?

    Taking the bus from Des Moines to Austin costs on average US$228.

  6. Is it possible to travel by overnight bus from Des Moines to Austin?

    Yes! Catch buses leaving from Des Moines until 5:30am and reaching Austin on the following day.

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Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Des Moines and Austin!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Des Moines to Austin, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

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 Des Moines to Austin.

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Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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

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