Bus Tickets from Waterloo, IA to Des Moines, IA

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 12 at
    Departure city: Waterloo
    Departure location: Waterloo
    Arrival time: May 12 at
    Destination city: Des Moines
    Destination location: Des Moines
    Operated by: Burlington TrailwaysBurlington Trailways
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 12 at
    Departure city: Waterloo
    Departure location: Waterloo
    Arrival time: May 12 at
    Destination city: Des Moines
    Destination location: Des Moines
    Operated by: Burlington TrailwaysBurlington Trailways
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 12 at
    Departure city: Waterloo
    Departure location: Waterloo
    Arrival time: May 12 at
    Destination city: Des Moines
    Destination location: Des Moines
    Operated by: Burlington TrailwaysBurlington Trailways
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Waterloo to Des Moines was searched and found on May 12, 2025 with a price of $64

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

You can expect to pay from $64 to $88 for a bus ticket from Waterloo to Des Moines based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $64 which is on 2025-05-12.

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Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Waterloo to Des Moines, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

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 Waterloo to Des Moines.

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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!

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

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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