What is the travel distance from Atlanta to Des Moines?

About 739 miles (1192 km) separate Atlanta and Des Moines.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Atlanta to Des Moines?

The majority of buses traveling from Atlanta to Des Moines start their journey at Doraville Tornado Bus Station and wind up at Jefferson/Trailways Depot. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Atlanta to Des Moines from $86 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Atlanta to Des Moines on October 3
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:00am	Atlanta Bus Station	1d 11h	3:55pm	Des Moines (Subway)	No tags
	5:00am	Atlanta Bus Station	1d 11h	3:55pm	Des Moines (Subway)	No tags
	5:00am	Atlanta Bus Station	1d 11h	3:55pm	Des Moines (Subway)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	10:30am	Atlanta Bus Station	1d 6h	3:55pm	Des Moines (Subway)	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	10:30am	Atlanta Bus Station	1d 6h	3:55pm	Des Moines (Subway)	No tags

Bus Atlanta, GA to Des Moines: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$347

Average bus trip duration1d 17h

Number of daily buses4

Earliest bus departure10:45am

Distance738 miles (1189 km)

Latest bus departure8:50pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,292 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Atlanta Des Moines recent customer reviews

Arrive 6 hours late into St Louis Missouri due to drivers running out of time and half and weight for other drivers to come and driver's picking up buses from Birmingham Alabama driving all the way to Nashville Tennessee was 3 hours play in Tennessee then on the way the other bus driver ran out of driving hours we were already redirected through several other stops in Illinois it was supposed to have a 20-minute way for a new driver it became a three and a half hour wait mix the transfer bus in St Louis had to wait at the bus station for 6 hours then catch another bus to Kansas City Missouri wait another 3 hours then catch another bus to Des Moines Iowa arrived in Des Moines Iowa about 13 hours past original arrival time

Raquel F.

August 11, 2019

Tornado Bus

3/5146 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

A Texas-based company, Tornado Bus operates throughout the United States, with routes connecting major cities, including Houston, San Antonio and El Paso. Each day,1 buses leave from their terminals to destinations across the continent. Their buses are equipped with free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, bathrooms, power outlets and a comfortable amount of legroom. With prices as low as $347 for a short ride, Tornado offers options for budget travelers, without compromising comfort. and those looking for a little luxury. The company requires printed tickets for boarding and their tickets are non-refundable, but you can exchange them up to two hours before travel time for a fee. With a friendly staff and multiple routes, traveling with Tornado is a convenient way to get around.

FlixBus

3.5/510,763 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

Atlanta to Des Moines Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Atlanta and Des Moines?

Stops in Atlanta

A - Doraville Tornado Bus Station

B - Atlanta Airport

C - Atlanta Downtown Greyhound Station

D - Cleveland Ave

E - Doraville El Expreso Bus Station

Stops in Des Moines

A - Jefferson/Trailways Depot

B - 1514 East Grand Ave

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

Best price found

10/01

$330

10/02

$283

Today

$330

10/04

$330

10/05

$330

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10/07

$330

10/08

$330

The cheapest trip from Atlanta, GA to Des Moines was searched and found on Oct 2, 2025 with a price of $283

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

You can expect to pay from $283 to $330 for a bus ticket from Atlanta, GA to Des Moines based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $330 which is on 2025-10-04.

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