Bus Tickets from Des Moines to Cedar Rapids

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Next departures for Des Moines to Cedar Rapids on October 6
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Burlington Trailways
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Burlington Trailways
Des Moines
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Burlington Trailways
Des Moines
Cedar Rapids (Airport - CID)No tags
Burlington Trailways
Des Moines
Cedar Rapids (Airport - CID)No tags
Burlington Trailways
Des Moines
Cedar Rapids (Airport - CID)No tags

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Bus Des Moines to Cedar Rapids: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$61
Average Bus Trip Duration3h 25m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure8:15am
Distance159 km
Latest bus departure12:00pm

Des Moines to Cedar Rapids Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Des Moines - Cedar Rapids

  1. What is the distance between Des Moines and Cedar Rapids?

    The distance covered from Des Moines to Cedar Rapids is 168 km (104 miles).

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Des Moines to Cedar Rapids was searched and found on Oct 10, 2025 with a price of US$48

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

You can expect to pay from US$48 to US$74 for a bus ticket from Des Moines to Cedar Rapids based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$48 which is on 2025-10-10.

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Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Des Moines to Cedar Rapids.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Des Moines to Cedar Rapids, 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 Cedar Rapids.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Des Moines to Cedar Rapids, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

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 average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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