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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 1 July at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: 3 July at
    Destination city: Des Moines
    Destination location: Des Moines (Subway)
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: 1 July at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: 2 July at
    Destination city: Des Moines
    Destination location: Des Moines (Subway)
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 1 July at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: 2 July at
    Destination city: Des Moines
    Destination location: Des Moines (Subway)
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 1 July at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Arlington (Rosslyn), 1001 Wilson Blvd.
    Arrival time: 3 July at
    Destination city: Des Moines
    Destination location: Des Moines (Subway)
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 1 July at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Springfield Bus Stop, VA
    Arrival time: 3 July at
    Destination city: Des Moines
    Destination location: Des Moines (Subway)
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Washington to Des Moines: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$214
Average bus trip duration1d 15h
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure06:00
Distance886 miles
Latest bus departure23:55

Washington to Des Moines Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Washington, DC, US - Des Moines

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

    The journey from Washington to Des Moines by coach covers an approximate distance of 892 miles (1438 km).

  2. How can I travel from Washington to Des Moines avoiding air travel?

    To travel from Washington to Des Moines without flying, you can take the coaches. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

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US$180
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US$126
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Washington to Des Moines was searched and found on 1 Jul 2025 with a price of US$126

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

You can expect to pay from US$126 to US$180 for a bus ticket from Washington to Des Moines based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$126, which is on 2025-07-01.

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

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Washington 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 Washington to Des Moines while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

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Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

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.

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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