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Today7 Aug
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from US$106
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from US$116
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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: 11 August at
    Departure city: Kansas City
    Departure location: 4753 Parallel Pkwy
    Arrival time: 11 August at
    Destination city: Des Moines
    Destination location: Des Moines, (IA - Diversity Insurance/Seguros Mundo Latino)
    Operated by: ExpresoExpreso
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Bus Kansas City, MO to Des Moines: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$106
Average bus trip duration6h 56m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure04:04
Distance180 miles
Latest bus departure23:55

Kansas City to Des Moines Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Kansas City, MO - Des Moines

  1. What's the distance between Kansas City and Des Moines by coach?

    The distance between Kansas City and Des Moines by coach is approximately 180 miles (291 km).

  2. How can I get from Kansas City to Des Moines without driving?

    The best way to go from Kansas City to Des Moines without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

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

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05/08
US$100
06/08
US$67
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US$100
08/08
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US$100
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To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Kansas City, MO to Des Moines as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$67 to US$100 for a bus ticket from Kansas City, MO to Des Moines based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$100, which is on 2025-08-08.

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

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Kansas City to Des Moines will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Kansas City to Des Moines while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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!

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