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Frequently asked questions for your trip Des Moines - San Francisco

The distance separating Des Moines and San Francisco is 1546 miles (2493 km).

If you're headed to San Francisco from Des Moines, chances are that your bus will leave from Jefferson/Trailways Depot and arrive at Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf). These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Once in San Francisco, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Asian Art Museum, Exploratorium, Legion of Honor, Aquarium of the Bay and City Segway Tours of San Francisco.

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If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Des Moines to San Francisco but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

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 San Francisco.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Des Moines to San Francisco.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Des Moines to San Francisco, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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