How far is Des Moines from La Crosse?

It's about 313 km (194 miles) from Des Moines to La Crosse.

Bus Des Moines to La Crosse from US$180 | Refundable Tickets

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Departure time: January 30 at 11:30pm
Departure city: Des Moines
Departure location: Des Moines
Arrival time: January 31 at 2:25pm
Destination city: La Crosse
Destination location: La Crosse MTU Transit Center
Operated by: Jefferson Lines
Vehicle: BusDuration: 14h 55m
Departure time: January 30 at 11:30pm
Departure city: Des Moines
Departure location: Des Moines
Arrival time: January 31 at 2:35pm
Destination city: La Crosse
Destination location: 632 17th Street North
Operated by: Jefferson Lines
Vehicle: BusDuration: 15h 5m

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Bus Des Moines to La Crosse, WI: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$180

Average Bus Trip Duration14h 55m

Number of daily buses2

Earliest bus departure11:30pm

Distance311 km

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Jefferson Lines

4/5755 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi2.8

Based on 755 reviews, the company was rated 3.9 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the temperature and the seats but often complained with the WiFi. Jefferson Lines ticket prices on this trip start at US$180

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Des Moines to La Crosse Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Des Moines - La Crosse, WI

How far is Des Moines from La Crosse?
It's about 313 km (194 miles) from Des Moines to La Crosse.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Des Moines to La Crosse.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

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

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Des Moines to La Crosse.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Des Moines to La Crosse, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

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.

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!

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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