Bus Tickets from Minneapolis to Des Moines

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Next departures for Minneapolis to Des Moines on October 9
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Jefferson Lines
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Des MoinesCheapestFastest
Jefferson Lines
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Bus Minneapolis to Des Moines: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$69
Average Bus Trip Duration5h 55m
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure10:30am
Distance374 km
Latest bus departure10:30pm

Minneapolis to Des Moines Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Minneapolis - Des Moines

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

    The distance between Minneapolis and Des Moines is approximately 378 km (234 miles).

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

    Buses departing from Greyhound Station in Minneapolis will take you to 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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10-07
US$120
10-08
US$120
Today
US$67
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10-14
US$67
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Minneapolis to Des Moines was searched and found on Oct 9, 2025 with a price of US$67

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

You can expect to pay from US$67 to US$122 for a bus ticket from Minneapolis to Des Moines based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$67 which is on 2025-10-14.

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