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Cheap bus tickets from Des Moines to Waterloo
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Bus from Des Moines to Waterloo: Journey Information
There is one daily bus from Des Moines to Waterloo. Traveling by bus from Des Moines to Waterloo usually takes around 4 hours, but some buses might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.
- Distance
- 90 mi (144 km)
- Shortest duration
- 4h
- Cheapest price
- SEK 294.71
- Trips per day
- 1
- Most frequent service
- Jefferson Lines
- Bus lines
- 1
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Des Moines to Waterloo Bus Schedule
There are several bus options that can take you from Des Moines to Waterloo:
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What bus companies travel from Des Moines to Waterloo?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Des Moines to Waterloo. Jefferson Lines is the only company that has bus schedules available to search and book at the moment. It only makes the trip once a day on most days.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Lines | 1 | 4h | SEK 294.71 |
Jefferson Lines is a well-established intercity bus company with service to some of the Midwest’s top travel destinations. As one of the United States’ largest bus service providers, Jefferson Lines is beloved by students, commuters, and vacationers in America’s heartland. Travel with Jefferson Lines is comfortable thanks to reclining seats, individual climate controls, restrooms, and free WiFi. You can even check the status of your trip with their bus tracker tool. The carrier provides safe, affordable, and reliable service from Des Moines to Waterloo with ticket prices as low as SEK 294.71.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Des Moines to Waterloo
There is usually only one bus per day from Des Moines to Waterloo. Fortunately, this happens to be a direct bus, meaning that you do not have to get on a different bus at any point during your trip.
Trips per day
1
Direct trips
1
The bus takes an average of 4 hours to cover the 90 miles from Des Moines to Waterloo. In other words, you'll have plenty of time to rest and relax on the road. 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.
Distance (mi)
90
Distance (km)
144
There is usually only one bus per day from Des Moines to Waterloo. It leaves the station in Des Moines at 1:00 PM each day. The time might vary for specific dates, so be sure to search on Wanderu for the most up-to-date information.
Earliest bus
1:00pm
Latest bus
1:00pm
The busiest and least busy days to travel on this route tend to change frequently from week to week. Weather, holidays, local events, and other factors can affect how crowded the bus is on any given day.
Most crowded
Sunday
Least crowded
Sunday
City Information
Des Moines
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 Prairie 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 Des Moines?
Main departure station: Des Moines
Most buses depart from the main station in Des Moines.
All bus stations in Des Moines:
- Des Moines
Where does the bus arrive in Waterloo?
Main arrival station: Love's Truck Stop
All buses from Des Moines arrive at one main station in Waterloo.
All bus stations in Waterloo:
- Love's Truck Stop
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