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Bus Des Moines to Grand Island: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$119
Average bus trip duration5h 41m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure18:20
Distance252 miles

Des Moines to Grand Island Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Des Moines - Grand Island

  1. What's the distance between Des Moines and Grand Island by coach?

    The distance between Des Moines and Grand Island by coach is approximately 251 miles (404 km).

  2. How can I travel from Des Moines to Grand Island avoiding air travel?

    You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Des Moines to Grand Island was searched and found on 3 Jul 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 Des Moines to Grand Island as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$81 to US$113 for a bus ticket from Des Moines to Grand Island based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$81, which is on 2025-07-03.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Des Moines to Grand Island but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

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

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Des Moines to Grand Island will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Des Moines to Grand Island while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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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