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Next departures from Minneapolis to Des Moines on 13 October
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Jefferson Lines
Minneapolis (U of MN - Huron Blvd)
Des MoinesCheapest
Jefferson Lines
Minneapolis
Des MoinesFastest
Jefferson Lines
Minneapolis (U of MN - Huron Blvd)
Des MoinesNo tags
Expreso
Lake St & Bloomington Ave
Des Moines, (IA - Diversity Insurance/Seguros Mundo Latino)No tags
Jefferson Lines
Minneapolis (U of MN - Huron Blvd)
Des MoinesNo tags

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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 departure10:30
Distance232 miles
Latest bus departure22:30

Minneapolis to Des Moines Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Minneapolis - Des Moines

  1. How far is Des Moines from Minneapolis by coach?

    The journey from Minneapolis to Des Moines by coach covers an approximate distance of 234 miles (378 km).

  2. Is there a way to reach Des Moines from Minneapolis without a car?

    You can reach Des Moines from Minneapolis by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

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

Best price found
08/10
US$120
09/10
US$67
Today
US$120
11/10
US$67
12/10
US$120
13/10
US$67
14/10
US$67
15/10
US$120
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Minneapolis to Des Moines was searched and found on 9 Oct 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 2025-10-11.

Usually Tornado Bus, Greyhound will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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

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