Bus Tickets from Grand Island to Des Moines

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: September 1 at
    Departure city: Grand Island
    Departure location: Grand Island
    Arrival time: September 1 at
    Destination city: Des Moines
    Destination location: Des Moines
    Operated by: Burlington TrailwaysBurlington Trailways
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: September 1 at
    Departure city: Grand Island
    Departure location: Grand Island
    Arrival time: September 1 at
    Destination city: Des Moines
    Destination location: Des Moines
    Operated by: Burlington TrailwaysBurlington Trailways
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 1 at
    Departure city: Grand Island
    Departure location: Grand Island
    Arrival time: September 1 at
    Destination city: Des Moines
    Destination location: Des Moines
    Operated by: Burlington TrailwaysBurlington Trailways
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Grand Island to Des Moines: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$119
Average Bus Trip Duration5h 30m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure2:35am
Distance405 km

Grand Island to Des Moines Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Grand Island - Des Moines

  1. What is the distance between Grand Island and Des Moines?

    It's about 404 km (251 miles) from Grand Island to Des Moines.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Grand Island to Des Moines was searched and found on Sep 1, 2025 with a price of US$81

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

You can expect to pay from US$81 to US$113 for a bus ticket from Grand Island to Des Moines based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$81 which is on 2025-09-01.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Grand Island to Des Moines.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 Grand Island to Des Moines, 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 Grand Island to Des Moines.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Grand Island to Des Moines, 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.

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.

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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