Bus Tickets from Iowa City to Des Moines

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Next departures for Iowa City to Des Moines on September 2
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Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Iowa City
Des Moines (Subway)CheapestFastest

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Bus Iowa City to Des Moines: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$44
Average Bus Trip Duration2h 15m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure11:45am
Distance171 km
Latest bus departure8:50pm

Iowa City to Des Moines Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Iowa City - Des Moines

  1. What is the distance between Iowa City and Des Moines?

    The distance between Iowa City and Des Moines is around 174 km (108 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Iowa City to Des Moines?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Court Street Bus Station, in Iowa City, and end it at Jefferson/Trailways Depot, in Des Moines.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
08-30
US$29
08-31
US$31
Today
US$29
09-02
US$29
09-03
US$26
09-04
US$26
09-05
US$30
09-06
US$29
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Iowa City to Des Moines was searched and found on Sep 3, 2025 with a price of US$26

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

You can expect to pay from US$26 to US$56 for a bus ticket from Iowa City to Des Moines based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$26 which is on 2025-09-03.

Usually Burlington Trailways will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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 Iowa City and Des Moines!

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 Iowa City to Des Moines.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Iowa City to Des Moines will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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

Did you know?

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.

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!

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