Bus Tickets from Madison, WI to Des Moines

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from US$111
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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Madison
    Departure location: Dutch Mill Park & Ride
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: Des Moines
    Destination location: Des Moines (Subway)
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Madison
    Departure location: North Lake St
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: Des Moines
    Destination location: Des Moines (Subway)
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Madison, WI to Des Moines: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$94
Average Bus Trip Duration18h 40m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure10:10am
Distance388 km
Latest bus departure8:00pm

Madison to Des Moines Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Madison, WI - Des Moines

  1. What is the travel distance from Madison to Des Moines?

    The distance covered from Madison to Des Moines is 384 km (238 miles).

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

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at UW Memorial Union, in Madison, and end it at Jefferson/Trailways Depot, in Des Moines.

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Did you know?

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.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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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