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Frequently asked questions for your trip Des Moines - Charleston

About 672 miles (1083 km) separate Des Moines and Charleston.

Most of the buses traveling from Des Moines to Charleston leave from Jefferson/Trailways Depot and arrive at Charleston Greyhound Bus Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Once in Charleston, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Gibbes Museum of Art, Middleton Place, Palmetto Carriage Tour, Boone Hall Plantation and Splash Zone Waterpark At James Island County Park.

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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 Charleston!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Des Moines to Charleston.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Des Moines to Charleston that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

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Bus from Charleston to Des Moines

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