Lowest Prices
We find the cheapest bus & train tickets, so you can wander for less.
Best Travel Options
We partner with 500+ carriers to bring you the most bus & train options.
Quick & Easy Booking
Book trips quickly with a simple, hassle-free checkout – online & on our app.
Fast Customer Support
We don’t monkey around. We respond within minutes to help you out.
Journey Information
There is one daily bus from Grinnell to Des Moines. Traveling by bus from Grinnell to Des Moines usually takes around one hour and 10 minutes, but some buses might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.
Distance | 47 mi (75 km) |
Shortest duration | 1h 10m |
Cheapest price | TRY 745.30 |
Trips per day | 1 |
Most frequent service | Burlington Trailways |
Bus lines | 1 |
Price trends for buses from Grinnell to Des Moines
Monthly avg. prices
What bus companies travel from Grinnell to Des Moines?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Grinnell to Des Moines. Burlington Trailways 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 |
---|---|---|---|
Burlington Trailways | 1 | 1h 11m | TRY 767.98 |
Book Burlington Trailways from Grinnell to Des Moines from TRY 745. Typically there is one Burlington Trailways schedule per day from Grinnell to Des Moines and you can expect on average to pay for a Burlington Trailways ticket to Des Moines. In Grinnell, Burlington Trailways departs to Des Moines from Grinnell College . In Des Moines, Burlington Trailways arrives at Des Moines .
An average trip on Burlington Trailways from Grinnell to Des Moines takes 1 hours and 11 minutes , while the fastest available Burlington Trailways trip will get you to Des Moines in 1 hours and 10 minutes .
On weekends, Burlington Trailways offers 1 trip per day and you could expect to pay for a one way ticket for your weekend getaway trip to Des Moines.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of one hour and 10 minutes to cover the 47 miles from Grinnell to Des Moines. You'll have just enough time for a small nap on this relatively short bus trip. 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 Grinnell 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, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the bus, traveling mid-week is your best bet.
There is usually only one bus per day from Grinnell to Des Moines. It leaves the station in Grinnell at 10:00pm each day. The time might vary for specific dates, so be sure to search on Wanderu for the most up-to-date information.
City Information
Des Moines
Image credit: Unsplash
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 Grinnell?
Main departure station: Grinnell College
Most buses depart from the main station in Grinnell.
All bus stations in Grinnell:
Grinnell College
Where does the bus arrive in Des Moines?
Main arrival station: Des Moines
All buses from Grinnell arrive at one main station in Des Moines.
All bus stations in Des Moines:
Des Moines
Get around town with Moovit
Need a return trip from Des Moines to Grinnell?
Search Bus TicketsPlan your next adventure
More buses from Grinnell
- Bus from Ames to Des Moines
TRY 583+
- Ames to Minneapolis Bus
TRY 1,685+
- Cedar Rapids to Des Moines Bus
TRY 1,525+
- Cedar Rapids to Chicago Bus
TRY 2,505+
- Bus from Davenport to Cedar Rapids
TRY 1,043+
- Bus from Davenport to Des Moines
TRY 1,909+
- Davenport to Dubuque Bus
TRY 1,055+
- Davenport to Iowa City
TRY 799+
- Davenport to Chicago Bus
TRY 1,288+
- Bus from Davenport to Galesburg
TRY 1,538+
- Bus from Davenport to Omaha
TRY 3,038+
- Des Moines to Iowa City Bus
TRY 1,530+
- Des Moines to Chicago
TRY 3,220+
- Bus from Iowa City to Des Moines
TRY 1,437+
- Bus from Iowa City to Chicago
TRY 2,265+
- Waterloo to Des Moines
TRY 2,049+
- Waterloo to Chicago
TRY 2,995+
Continue by bus from Des Moines
- Des Moines to Denver
TRY 5,375+
- Des Moines to Ames Bus
TRY 583+
- Des Moines to Cedar Rapids Bus
TRY 1,655+
- Des Moines to Davenport
TRY 2,099+
- Des Moines to Dubuque Bus
TRY 3,447+
- Des Moines to Iowa City Bus
TRY 1,530+
- Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus
TRY 1,127+
- Bus from Des Moines to Waterloo
TRY 2,257+
- Des Moines to Chicago
TRY 3,220+
- Des Moines to Naperville
TRY 3,364+
- Des Moines to Indianapolis Bus
TRY 5,464+
- Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus
TRY 2,106+
- Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City
TRY 2,106+
- Bus from Des Moines to St Louis
TRY 4,922+
- Des Moines to Lincoln Bus
TRY 2,034+
- Des Moines to Omaha Bus
TRY 1,542+
Check out these popular routes
- Bus from Edmonton to Calgary
TRY 826+
- Toronto to Montreal Bus
TRY 4,621+
- Montreal to New York Bus
TRY 2,826+
- Washington D.C. to New York Bus
TRY 562+
- Bus from Atlanta to New York
TRY 3,879+
- Boston to Portland Bus
TRY 795+
- Bus from Binghamton to New York
TRY 972+
- Bus from Buffalo to New York
TRY 1,201+
- Ithaca to New York Bus
TRY 1,443+
- Bus from New York to Toronto
TRY 3,194+
- Bus from New York to Washington D.C.
TRY 589+
- Bus from New York to Boston
TRY 597+
- New York to Binghamton Bus
TRY 1,036+
- Bus from New York to Buffalo
TRY 1,130+
- Philadelphia to Washington D.C. Bus
TRY 435+
- Philadelphia to Brooklyn Bus
TRY 486+
- Bus from Providence to New York
TRY 879+
Wanderu is the simplest way to book bus and train travel.
With just a quick search on Wanderu, you can compare bus and train schedules and prices from hundreds of travel companies in one convenient place to find the trip that works best for you. Wanderu’s simple checkout process makes it easy to book cheap bus and train tickets hassle-free. Most importantly, as Wanderu is an official partner of all leading bus and train companies, we always have the best bus and train deals out there.
Book buses and trains on the go with the Wanderu app.
Download our app and snag the best travel deals across North America & Europe.Learn more
- Bus Tickets
- United States
- Iowa
- Des Moines
- Grinnell to Des Moines