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Bus Des Moines to Raleigh: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$167
Average Bus Trip Duration1d 9h
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure5:30am
Distance1452 km

Des Moines to Raleigh Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Des Moines - Raleigh

  1. What is the distance between Des Moines and Raleigh?

    The distance between Des Moines and Raleigh is approximately 1451 km (900 miles).

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

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

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Des Moines to Raleigh was searched and found on Aug 5, 2025 with a price of US$160

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 Raleigh, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$160 to US$160 for a bus ticket from Des Moines to Raleigh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$160 which is on 2025-08-05.

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Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Des Moines to Raleigh, get comfy and count the stars.

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 Raleigh that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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.

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