What is the travel distance from Atlanta to Des Moines?

About 739 miles (1192 km) separate Atlanta and Des Moines.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Atlanta to Des Moines?

The majority of buses traveling from Atlanta to Des Moines start their journey at Doraville Tornado Bus Station and wind up at Jefferson/Trailways Depot. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Atlanta to Des Moines from $153 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Atlanta to Des Moines on November 9
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:45am	Atlanta Bus Station	1d 4h	2:35pm	Des Moines	Cheapest
	5:05pm	Atlanta Bus Station	1d 2h	6:35pm	Des Moines	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	8:50pm	Civic Center MARTA Station	1d 22h	6:35pm	Des Moines	No tags
	7:30pm	Doraville Tornado Bus Station	1d 16h	11:21am	Des Moines, (IA - Diversity Insurance/Seguros Mundo Latino)	No tags
Tornado Bus + Expreso	7:00pm	Doraville Tornado Bus Station	1d 17h	11:21am	Des Moines, (IA - Diversity Insurance/Seguros Mundo Latino)	No tags

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Get from Atlanta to Des Moines

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 16 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $81, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

1d 16hAverage Duration

739 milesDistance

30kgCO₂ emissions

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Greyhound

3.5/587,358 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Atlanta Des Moines recent customer reviews

Arrive 6 hours late into St Louis Missouri due to drivers running out of time and half and weight for other drivers to come and driver's picking up buses from Birmingham Alabama driving all the way to Nashville Tennessee was 3 hours play in Tennessee then on the way the other bus driver ran out of driving hours we were already redirected through several other stops in Illinois it was supposed to have a 20-minute way for a new driver it became a three and a half hour wait mix the transfer bus in St Louis had to wait at the bus station for 6 hours then catch another bus to Kansas City Missouri wait another 3 hours then catch another bus to Des Moines Iowa arrived in Des Moines Iowa about 13 hours past original arrival time

Raquel F.

August 11, 2019

Tornado Bus

3/5155 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.7

A Texas-based company, Tornado Bus operates throughout the United States, with routes connecting major cities, including Houston, San Antonio and El Paso. Each day,1 buses leave from their terminals to destinations across the continent. Their buses are equipped with free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, bathrooms, power outlets and a comfortable amount of legroom. With prices as low as $347 for a short ride, Tornado offers options for budget travelers, without compromising comfort. and those looking for a little luxury. The company requires printed tickets for boarding and their tickets are non-refundable, but you can exchange them up to two hours before travel time for a fee. With a friendly staff and multiple routes, traveling with Tornado is a convenient way to get around.

FlixBus

3.5/511,226 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Atlanta and Des Moines?

Stops in Atlanta

A - Doraville Tornado Bus Station

B - Atlanta Airport

C - Atlanta Downtown Greyhound Station

D - Cleveland Ave

E - Doraville El Expreso Bus Station

Stops in Des Moines

A - Jefferson/Trailways Depot

B - 1514 East Grand Ave

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Atlanta, GA to Des Moines by bus

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The cheapest trip from Atlanta, GA to Des Moines was searched and found on Nov 9, 2025 with a price of $209

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

You can expect to pay from $209 to $330 for a bus ticket from Atlanta, GA to Des Moines based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $209 which is on 2025-11-09.

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