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What are the most popular bus routes to Des Moines?

We've found the top bus routes travelers take to get to Des Moines! Every day our bus partners bring people from major cities to Des Moines. Enjoy the convenience of taking the bus to Des Moines!

Daily DeparturesAverage priceAverage trip duration
Buses from Minneapolis to Des MoinesDaily Departures5Average price$69Average trip duration5h 55m
Buses from Chicago to Des MoinesDaily Departures3Average price$52Average trip duration8h 15m
Buses from Ames to Des MoinesDaily Departures2Average price$21Average trip duration45m
Buses from Milwaukee to Des MoinesDaily Departures4Average price$77Average trip duration10h 5m
Buses from New York to Des MoinesDaily Departures5Average price$231Average trip duration1d 9h

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When you book a bus trip from Minneapolis to Des Moines with Busbud, you pay an average price of $69. There are 5 scheduled buses per day. The bus trip takes an average of 5h 55m. Departures are between 09:50:00 and 18:05:00.

Each day 3 buses connect Chicago to Des Moines. The average travel time for this route is 8h 15m. When you book with Busbud, you can expect an average price of $52. Daily departures are between 09:50:00 and 15:00:00.

You can take the bus from Ames to Des Moines for an average price of $21. There are 2 buses operating this route every day. The earliest bus leaves at 17:20:00 and the latest bus departs at 22:20:00. The average travel time for this route is 45m.

Book a trip from Milwaukee to Des Moines with Busbud and you'll find an average price of $77. Booking early helps you find the best deals. 4 buses connect Milwaukee to Des Moines every day. The first bus going to Des Moines leaves at 03:40:00 and the last bus leaves at 13:05:00. On average, it's a 10h 5m bus trip.

Travel from New York to Des Moines for $231. The trip takes an average of 1d 9h. Book with Busbud and you'll find 5 buses per day that operate this route. Daily departures are between 00:05:00 and 17:05:00.

Where are the popular bus stations and stops in Des Moines?

Locations map

1501 2nd Ave North, Des Moines, IA 50314

Jefferson/Trailways DepotMap

1514 East Grand Avenue,, Des Moins, IA, 50316

1514 East Grand AveMap

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