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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Des Moines - Columbia

The distance between the two cities is 195 miles (315 km).

The majority of buses traveling from Des Moines to Columbia start their journey at Jefferson/Trailways Depot and wind up at Midway Truck Plaza Bus Stop. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Des Moines to Columbia.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

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

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Des Moines to Columbia that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Des Moines to Columbia.

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.

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!

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

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Bus from Columbia to Des Moines

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