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Routes95
Trips per day174
bus lines3
Stations2

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What bus companies travel to Des Moines, Iowa?

Located in Iowa, Des Moines is accessible by bus from 95 other cities. You can choose from 174 daily scheduled trips when you search for buses to Des Moines on Wanderu. FlixBus US usually has the most buses on any given day.

Bus companies serving Des Moines

BusRoutesAvg. TimeAvg. Price
FlixBus US1701d 12h 23m$208.67
Jefferson Lines8111h 7m$113.70
Tornado Bus711d 1h 38m$225.88

  • FlixBus US is the American branch of German bus company FlixBus, known for providing sustainable, affordable, and modern bus travel. The company offers cheap bus tickets to popular urban destinations throughout the United States. FlixBus US buses include many amenities, including comfortable seats, free WiFi, power outlets at every seat, and an online portal for free entertainment.

  • Tornado Bus is a Texan bus company operating in Texas and Mexico. Their bus service connects cities such as Houston, McAllen, San Antonio, and the international border at El Paso. Their buses offer onboard WiFi, plenty of leg room, air conditioning, restrooms, and power outlets.

Which bus carrier has the best service to Des Moines?

Based on customers travel reviews, travelers who booked on Wanderu rave about traveling to Des Moines by bus with Jefferson Lines giving them a 4.8 rating out of 5.

Travelers also mentioned that El Expreso Bus had the most comfortable bus service to Des Moines taking into account the seats and amenities that El Expreso Bus offers. They rate El Expreso Bus a 5 out of 5 when it comes to just how relaxing and enjoyable their experience was onboard.

If you are looking to arrive to Des Moines punctually, travelers suggest that Burlington Trailways has the best on time performance on their bus schedules to Des Moines, rating them a 5 based on their on time arrivals.

Frequently Asked Questions

$20.00 is the cheapest price for a bus ticket to Des Moines, according to recent searches on Wanderu. You can use our search to check if this price is currently available on buses from your city to Des Moines. In the last month, buses from Ames to Des Moines had the lowest average price at $20.00.

The busiest bus station in Des Moines is Des Moines. As Des Moines's main station, it has the most buses coming and going. However, a popular alternative is Diversity Insurance Inc.

The closest airport to Des Moines is Des Moines Intl Airport (DSM), it is located 5.4 miles from the city center of Des Moines.
Des Moines ranks number 13 among most popular bus destinations in the region. It also ranks number 808 in United States. Des Moines has the most bus connections in the region. There are 163 bus schedules arriving in Des Moines each day.
The population of Des Moines is 210330. Des Moines ranks number 4 in terms of population in Iowa and number 332 in all of United States.
Bus tickets to Des Moines range from $20 for a short trip to Des Moines, while a 60 to 200 mile bus trip to Des Moines starts at , and a longer trip by bus to Des Moines can be as cheap as . Looking to travel across state or province lines? A trip from out of your region will be as low as $25.
Solo travelers choose to travel by bus to Des Moines for its affordable fares and because of the safe and convenient experience that they note in their reviews.
The closest bus station to the city center of Des Moines is Diversity Insurance Inc, located just 0.9 miles away. Select Diversity Insurance Inc as your arrival if your plans call for exploring the downtown area of Des Moines. Search on Wanderu and in the search results you can filter travel options by arriving or departing station.

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