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FriJun 27
from US$182
SatJun 28
SunJun 29
from US$164
MonJun 30
from US$163
TueJul 1
from US$170
WedJul 2
from US$170
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Cheap buses leaving Sunday

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: June 29 at
    Departure city: Des Moines
    Departure location: Des Moines (Subway)
    Arrival time: June 30 at
    Destination city: New York
    Destination location: Midtown - 300 W 31st St
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 29 at
    Departure city: Des Moines
    Departure location: Des Moines (Subway)
    Arrival time: July 1 at
    Destination city: New York
    Destination location: NYC Chinatown Lucky Star
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 29 at
    Departure city: Des Moines
    Departure location: Des Moines (Subway)
    Arrival time: June 30 at
    Destination city: New York
    Destination location: Chinatown
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 29 at
    Departure city: Des Moines
    Departure location: Des Moines (Subway)
    Arrival time: June 30 at
    Destination city: New York
    Destination location: GW Bridge
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 29 at
    Departure city: Des Moines
    Departure location: Des Moines (Subway)
    Arrival time: July 1 at
    Destination city: New York
    Destination location: Queens Vil (7-11 - Jd Foods)
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Des Moines to New York: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$177
Average Bus Trip Duration1d 10h
Number of daily buses4.6
Earliest bus departure5:30am
Distance1641 km

Des Moines to New York Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Des Moines - New York

  1. What is the distance between Des Moines and New York?

    The distance covered from Des Moines to New York is 1643 km (1019 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Des Moines to New York?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Jefferson/Trailways Depot, in Des Moines, and end it at Chinatown, in New York.

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Des Moines to New York was searched and found on Jun 26, 2025 with a price of US$154

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Des Moines to New York, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$154 to US$154 for a bus ticket from Des Moines to New York based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$154 which is on 2025-06-26.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Des Moines and New York!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Des Moines to New York, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Des Moines to New York.

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Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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