Bus Tickets from Des Moines to Cincinnati

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Next departures for Des Moines to Cincinnati on November 2
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound + FlixBus
    		Des Moines (Subway)
    		Cincinnati Bus StationNo tags
    Greyhound + FlixBus
      		Des Moines (Subway)
      		Cincinnati Bus StationNo tags
      FlixBus + Greyhound
        		Des Moines (Subway)
        		Cincinnati Bus StationNo tags
        FlixBus + Greyhound
          		Des Moines (Subway)
          		Cincinnati Bus StationNo tags
          FlixBus + Greyhound
            		Des Moines (Subway)
            		Cincinnati Bus StationNo tags

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            Get from Des Moines to Cincinnati

            This route is served by bus only

            The journey takes about 15 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$119, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

            2bus per day
            15h 15mAverage Duration
            819 kmDistance
            20kgCO₂ emissions

            Bus Des Moines to Cincinnati: Trip Overview

            Average Ticket PriceUS$129
            Average Bus Trip Duration15h 15m
            Number of daily buses2
            Earliest bus departure5:30am
            Distance818 km
            Latest bus departure9:20am

            Des Moines to Cincinnati Bus

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            Frequently asked questions on the trip Des Moines - Cincinnati

            1. How far is Des Moines from Cincinnati?

              Des Moines and Cincinnati are 822 km (510 miles) apart.

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

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

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            Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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            US$151
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            US$111
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            busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Des Moines to Cincinnati was searched and found on Nov 1, 2025 with a price of US$111

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            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!

            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.

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