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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: 8 August at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
    Arrival time: 9 August at
    Destination city: Des Moines
    Destination location: Des Moines (Subway)
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 8 August at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 199 Spring Garden St.
    Arrival time: 9 August at
    Destination city: Des Moines
    Destination location: Des Moines (Subway)
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 8 August at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: Cherry Hill Mall
    Arrival time: 10 August at
    Destination city: Des Moines
    Destination location: Des Moines (Subway)
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 8 August at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: Frazer - 56-40 Matthews Rd
    Arrival time: 10 August at
    Destination city: Des Moines
    Destination location: Des Moines (Subway)
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
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Bus Philadelphia, PA to Des Moines: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$233
Average bus trip duration1d 12h
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure03:25
Distance948 miles
Latest bus departure10:55

Philadelphia to Des Moines Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Philadelphia, PA - Des Moines

  1. How far is Des Moines from Philadelphia by coach?

    The distance between Philadelphia and Des Moines by coach is approximately 969 miles (1563 km).

  2. What is the best way to go from Philadelphia to Des Moines without flying?

    You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Des Moines was searched and found on 2 Aug 2025 with a price of US$158

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

You can expect to pay from US$158 to US$158 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Des Moines based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$158, which is on 2025-08-02.

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

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!

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.

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