Bus Tickets from Los Angeles, US to Des Moines

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Next departures for Los Angeles to Des Moines on October 12
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Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Los Angeles Union Station
Des MoinesCheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood
Des MoinesNo tags

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Bus Los Angeles, US to Des Moines: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$266
Average Bus Trip Duration2d 12h
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure12:30am
Distance2310 km
Latest bus departure11:50pm

Los Angeles to Des Moines Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Los Angeles, US - Des Moines

  1. How far is Los Angeles from Des Moines?

    The distance between Los Angeles and Des Moines is around 2314 km (1435 miles).

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

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

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

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10-10
US$269
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US$224
10-12
US$224
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to Des Moines was searched and found on Oct 11, 2025 with a price of US$224

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Los Angeles, US to Des Moines, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$224 to US$269 for a bus ticket from Los Angeles, US to Des Moines based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$224 which is on 2025-10-12.

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