Bus Tickets from Kansas City, MO to Des Moines

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Bus Kansas City, MO to Des Moines: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$116
Average Bus Trip Duration6h 56m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure4:04am
Distance289 km
Latest bus departure11:55pm

Kansas City to Des Moines Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Kansas City, MO - Des Moines

  1. How far is Kansas City from Des Moines?

    The distance between Kansas City and Des Moines is around 291 km (180 miles).

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

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Greyhound Station, in Kansas City, and end it at Jefferson/Trailways Depot, in Des Moines.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Kansas City, MO to Des Moines was searched and found on Oct 12, 2025 with a price of US$110

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

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Did you know?

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 that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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!

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