Bus Tickets from Des Moines to Salinas, US

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Next departures for Des Moines to Salinas on October 31
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Des Moines (Subway)
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Get from Des Moines to Salinas

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The journey takes about 3 days, 14 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$259, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
3d 14hAverage Duration
2470 kmDistance
62kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Des Moines to Salinas, US: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$259
Average Bus Trip Duration3d 14h
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure5:30am
Distance2469 km

Des Moines to Salinas Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Des Moines - Salinas, US

  1. How far is Des Moines from Salinas?

    It's about 2472 km (1533 miles) from Des Moines to Salinas.

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

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

About Bus Travel

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 Salinas!

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

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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.

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

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

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