Bus Tickets from New York City to Des Moines

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Next departures for New York City to Des Moines on October 26
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Queens Jamaica (44th Pl/Archer Ave)
Des MoinesCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
New York Port Authority
Des MoinesFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)
Des MoinesNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
GW Bridge
Des MoinesNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)
Des MoinesNo tags

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Get from New York City to Des Moines

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The journey takes about 1 day, 8 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $111, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day
1d 8hAverage Duration
1017 milesDistance
41kgCO₂ emissions

Bus New York City to Des Moines: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$228
Average bus trip duration1d 8h
Number of daily buses9
Earliest bus departure1:30am
Distance1017 miles (1640 km)
Latest bus departure11:45pm

New York City to Des Moines Bus

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

Best price found
10/23
$274
10/24
$361
Today
$232
10/26
$253
10/27
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10/28
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from New York City to Des Moines was searched and found on Oct 25, 2025 with a price of $232

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from New York City to Des Moines, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $232 to $369 for a bus ticket from New York City to Des Moines based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $253 which is on 2025-10-26.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from New York City to Des Moines.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 New York City to Des Moines, get comfy and count the stars.

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 New York City to Des Moines.

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

Did you know?

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

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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

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