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Frequently asked questions for your trip Des Moines - Memphis

The distance separating Des Moines and Memphis is 485 miles (783 km).

The majority of buses traveling from Des Moines to Memphis start their journey at Jefferson/Trailways Depot and wind up at Airways Transit Center. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Once in Memphis, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are American Queen, Shelby Farms Park Conservatory, National Civil Rights Museum, Beer-Drinking Goats at Silky O'Sullivan's and Sun Studio.

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Bus Travel Tips

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

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Des Moines to Memphis.

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 Memphis that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Des Moines to Memphis while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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