What is the distance between Des Moines and Austin?

The distance separating Des Moines and Austin is 816 miles (1316 km).

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

If you're headed to Austin from Des Moines, chances are that your bus will leave from Jefferson/Trailways Depot and arrive at Greyhound Station. 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.

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Bus Des Moines to Austin, TX, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$253

Average bus trip duration2d 2h

Number of daily buses3

Earliest bus departure5:30am

Distance815 miles (1314 km)

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Where are the popular stops in Des Moines and Austin?

Stops in Des Moines

A - Jefferson/Trailways Depot

B - 1514 East Grand Ave

Stops in Austin

A - Greyhound Station

B - Airport Blvd

C - Brazos St

D - Ben White Bd & I-35

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9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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