Find coaches from Columbus, OH to Des Moines

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Next departures from Columbus to Des Moines on 28 October
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
100 E Rich St
Des MoinesCheapestFastest

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Get from Columbus to Des Moines

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The journey takes about 19 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$132, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
19h 30mAverage duration
565 milesDistance
23kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Columbus, OH to Des Moines: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$145
Average bus trip duration19h 30m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure22:05
Distance565 miles
Latest bus departure23:30

Columbus to Des Moines Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Columbus, OH - Des Moines

  1. What's the distance between Columbus and Des Moines by coach?

    The journey from Columbus to Des Moines by coach covers an approximate distance of 566 miles (913 km).

  2. How can I travel from Columbus to Des Moines avoiding air travel?

    To travel from Columbus to Des Moines without flying, you can take the coaches. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

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Bus Travel Tips

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

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

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

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