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Bus from Davenport to Des Moines: Journey Information

There are 3 intercity buses per day from Davenport to Des Moines. Traveling by bus from Davenport to Des Moines usually takes around 3 hours and 42 minutes, but the fastest Burlington Trailways bus can make the trip in 3 hours,

Distance157 mi (252 km)
Shortest duration3h 0m
Cheapest price€50.31
Trips per day3
Most frequent serviceBurlington Trailways
Bus lines1

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Bus Trip Reviews from Wanderu Customers

Average score for buses from Davenport to Des Moines

(Based on 1 ratings and reviews)

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5.0

Amelia

November 7, 2021- Solo travel

Burlington Trailways

Pros: The easy onboarding process and friendly employees. They helped with loading baggages and answering questions for passengers waiting in the loading area with patience. Cons: The wifi could be significantly improved. I had to reconnect 6+ times on a three-hour trip because it kept dropping connection to the wifi network. Also, more frequent checks of trash on the floor in between stops when many passengers get off. Tips: Be on time so the bus in at waiting.

What bus companies travel from Davenport to Des Moines?

There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Davenport to Des Moines. Burlington Trailways connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.

BusDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Burlington Trailways33h 43m€50.84
  • Book Burlington Trailways from Davenport to Des Moines from €50. There are 3 trips per day offered by Burlington Trailways from Davenport to Des Moines and you can expect on average to pay for a Burlington Trailways ticket to Des Moines. In Davenport, Burlington Trailways departs to Des Moines from Davenport (Hillandale) and one other station. In Des Moines, Burlington Trailways arrives at Des Moines .

    An average trip on Burlington Trailways from Davenport to Des Moines takes 3 hours and 43 minutes , while the fastest available Burlington Trailways trip will get you to Des Moines in 3 hours and 0 minutes .

    On weekends, Burlington Trailways offers 3 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Des Moines.

Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Davenport to Des Moines

The bus takes an average of 3 hours and 42 minutes to cover the 157 miles from Davenport to Des Moines. However, the fastest bus only takes 3 hours. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

Friday is the busiest travel day for buses as people head from Davenport to Des Moines for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.

On the other hand, Tuesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Tuesday ticket is the way to go.

The first bus leaves at 2:00pm and the last bus leaves at 7:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Davenport to Des Moines, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are 3 scheduled buses that travel from Davenport to Des Moines every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct buses which you can take the entire route from Davenport to Des Moines without transferring.

City Information

Des Moines

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Des Moines is the capital city of Iowa and the most populous city in the state. It has been named the third-largest insurance capital in the world because of its relevance in the US insurance industry. Des Moines is home to historic landmarks, especially in the East Village area. These include the gold-domed Iowa State Capitol building. Art lovers can visit the Des Moines Art Center, which has notable contemporary collections, and the Pappajohn Sculpture Park, a pedestrian space with public attractions. Des Moines also has spots for outdoor adventures, like the Blank Park Zoo, Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, and Living History Farms.

Des Moines offers diverse places for entertainment, like the Praire Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel, and the Salisbury House & Gardens, a concert venue in a 1920s manor. In the heart of the city is Downtown Des Moines, which has different attractions and entertainment venues, festivals and concerts, shopping spots, sports teams, restaurants, bars, and breweries.

It's very easy to access Des Moines when you're traveling by bus. Over a hundred neighboring cities offer bus lines to the city, powered by companies like Jefferson Lines, Tornado Bus, Burlington Trailways, and El Expreso Bus. The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority also provides bus routes throughout the city.

Station Information

Where does the bus leave from in Davenport?

Main departure station: Davenport (Hillandale)

Davenport has two bus stations with service to Des Moines.

All bus stations in Davenport:

  • Davenport (Hillandale)

  • Ground Transp Ctr - 304 W River Dr

Where does the bus arrive in Des Moines?

Main arrival station: Des Moines

All buses from Davenport arrive at one main station in Des Moines.

All bus stations in Des Moines:

  • Des Moines

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