Find coaches from Des Moines to New York City

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Next departures from Des Moines to New York City on 17 October
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Des Moines
New York Port AuthorityCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Des Moines
NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Des Moines
New York Port AuthorityNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Des Moines
New York (Hudson Yards)No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Des Moines
GW BridgeNo tags

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Bus Des Moines to New York City: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$142
Average bus trip duration1d 6h
Number of daily buses6
Earliest bus departure05:30
Distance1018 miles
Latest bus departure09:30

Des Moines to New York City Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Des Moines - New York City

  1. What's the distance between Des Moines and New York City by coach?

    The distance between Des Moines and New York City by coach is approximately 1019 miles (1643 km).

  2. What is the best way to go from Des Moines to New York City without flying?

    You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

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

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US$110
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Des Moines to New York City was searched and found on 16 Oct 2025 with a price of US$110

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

You can expect to pay from US$110 to US$231 for a bus ticket from Des Moines to New York City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$110, which is on 2025-10-16.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Des Moines and New York City!

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

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 Des Moines to New York City.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Des Moines to New York City, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

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!

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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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