What is the distance between Davenport and Des Moines?

About 157 miles (254 km) separate Davenport and Des Moines.

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

If you're headed to Des Moines from Davenport, chances are that your bus will leave from Davenport Bus Station and arrive at Jefferson/Trailways Depot. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Davenport to Des Moines from $32 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Davenport to Des Moines on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:25pm	Davenport (Burlington Trailways Gtc)	3h 30m	3:55pm	Des Moines (Subway)	No tags
Bus	12:25pm	Davenport (Burlington Trailways Gtc)	3h 30m	3:55pm	Des Moines (Subway)	No tags
Bus	12:25pm	Davenport (Burlington Trailways Gtc)	3h 30m	3:55pm	Des Moines (Subway)	No tags
Bus	12:25pm	Davenport (Burlington Trailways Gtc)	3h 30m	3:55pm	Des Moines (Subway)	No tags
Bus	12:25pm	Davenport (Burlington Trailways Gtc)	3h 30m	3:55pm	Des Moines (Subway)	No tags

Get from Davenport to Des Moines

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 3 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $35, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

3h 40mAverage Duration

156 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Davenport and Des Moines?

Stops in Davenport

A
Davenport Bus Station
304 W River Dr, Davenport, IA 52801

Stops in Des Moines

A
Jefferson/Trailways Depot
1501 2nd Ave North, Des Moines, IA 50314
B
1514 East Grand Ave
1514 East Grand Avenue,, Des Moins, IA, 50316

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,394 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.

Burlington Trailways

4/520 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Wifi5

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Davenport, IA, US to Des Moines by bus

What is the distance between Davenport and Des Moines?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Davenport to 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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$47

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$47

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$32

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The cheapest trip from Davenport, IA, US to Des Moines was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $32

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

You can expect to pay from $32 to $63 for a bus ticket from Davenport, IA, US to Des Moines based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $32 which is on 2025-11-27.