Bus Tickets from Des Moines to Indianapolis

TodayAug 1
TomorrowAug 2
from $97
SunAug 3
MonAug 4
TueAug 5
from $84
WedAug 6
from $85
ThuAug 7
from $88
FriAug 8
from $89

Cheap buses leaving tomorrow

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Des Moines
    Departure location: Des Moines (Subway)
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: Indianapolis
    Destination location: Downtown Transit Center
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Des Moines
    Departure location: Des Moines (Subway)
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: Indianapolis
    Destination location: Indianapolis Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Des Moines
    Departure location: Des Moines (Subway)
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: Indianapolis
    Destination location: Indianapolis Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Des Moines to Indianapolis: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$105
Average bus trip duration12h 20m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure5:30am
Distance409 miles (659 km)
Latest bus departure8:15am

Des Moines to Indianapolis Bus

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

Best price found
07/30
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07/31
$125
Today
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08/02
$90
08/03
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08/04
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08/05
$76
08/06
$77
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Des Moines to Indianapolis was searched and found on Aug 5, 2025 with a price of $76

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

You can expect to pay from $76 to $125 for a bus ticket from Des Moines to Indianapolis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $76 which is on 2025-08-05.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Des Moines and Indianapolis!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Des Moines to Indianapolis.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Des Moines to Indianapolis that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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Did you know?

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

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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.

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