Bus Tickets from Washington, DC, US to Des Moines

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Cheap buses leaving Tuesday

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 1 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: July 3 at
    Destination city: Des Moines
    Destination location: Des Moines (Subway)
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: July 1 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: July 2 at
    Destination city: Des Moines
    Destination location: Des Moines (Subway)
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 1 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: July 2 at
    Destination city: Des Moines
    Destination location: Des Moines (Subway)
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 1 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Arlington (Rosslyn), 1001 Wilson Blvd.
    Arrival time: July 3 at
    Destination city: Des Moines
    Destination location: Des Moines (Subway)
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 1 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Springfield Bus Stop, VA
    Arrival time: July 3 at
    Destination city: Des Moines
    Destination location: Des Moines (Subway)
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Washington to Des Moines: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$214
Average Bus Trip Duration1d 15h
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure6:00am
Distance1428 km
Latest bus departure11:55pm

Washington to Des Moines Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Washington, DC, US - Des Moines

  1. How far is Washington from Des Moines?

    Washington and Des Moines are 1438 km (892 miles) apart.

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

    Buses departing from Union Station in Washington will take you to Jefferson/Trailways Depot in Des Moines.

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

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US$180
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Washington to Des Moines was searched and found on Jul 1, 2025 with a price of US$126

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

You can expect to pay from US$126 to US$180 for a bus ticket from Washington to Des Moines based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$126 which is on 2025-07-01.

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