What is the distance between Des Moines and Davenport?

Des Moines and Davenport are 157 miles (254 km) apart.

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

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

Bus Des Moines to Davenport from $36 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Des Moines to Davenport on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:45pm	Des Moines	2h 45m	2:30am	Davenport Speedway	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 4:55 PM CST.

Get from Des Moines to Davenport

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 3 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $36, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

3h 35mAverage Duration

156 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Des Moines and Davenport?

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

Stops in Davenport

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

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,393 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.

Jefferson Lines

4/5759 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4

Wifi3.2

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 Des Moines to Davenport, IA, US by bus

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/22

$54

11/23

$54

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$42

11/25

$36

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The cheapest trip from Des Moines to Davenport, IA, US was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $36

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 Davenport, IA, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $36 to $76 for a bus ticket from Des Moines to Davenport, IA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $36 which is on 2025-11-25.