How far is Des Moines from Springfield?

About 304 miles (490 km) separate Des Moines and Springfield.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Des Moines to Springfield leave from Jefferson/Trailways Depot and arrive at Greyhound Station. These are the main 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.

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Bus Des Moines to Springfield, MO: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$132

Average bus trip duration13h 10m

Number of daily buses3

Earliest bus departure4:20am

Distance306 miles (492 km)

Latest bus departure11:45pm

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Jefferson Lines

4/5752 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4

Wifi3

Greyhound

3.5/587,140 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

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.

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Where are the popular stops in Des Moines and Springfield?

Stops in Des Moines

A - Jefferson/Trailways Depot

B - 1514 East Grand Ave

Stops in Springfield

A - Greyhound Station

B - I-44 & Kansas Expy

Frequently asked questions for your trip Des Moines - Springfield, MO

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Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Des Moines and Springfield!

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

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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!

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