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  • Departure time: 19 September at
    Departure city: Madison
    Departure location: North Lake St
    Arrival time: 20 September at
    Destination city: Des Moines
    Destination location: Des Moines (Subway)
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound
    FlixBus + Greyhound
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 19 September at
    Departure city: Madison
    Departure location: Dutch Mill Park & Ride
    Arrival time: 20 September at
    Destination city: Des Moines
    Destination location: Des Moines (Subway)
    Operated by: Greyhound + FlixBus
    Greyhound + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 12 January at
    Departure city: Madison
    Departure location: North Lake St
    Arrival time: 13 January at
    Destination city: Des Moines
    Destination location: Des Moines (Subway)
    Operated by: Greyhound + FlixBus
    Greyhound + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 12 January at
    Departure city: Madison
    Departure location: Dutch Mill Park & Ride
    Arrival time: 13 January at
    Destination city: Des Moines
    Destination location: Des Moines (Subway)
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound
    FlixBus + Greyhound
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 26 January at
    Departure city: Madison
    Departure location: North Lake St
    Arrival time: 27 January at
    Destination city: Des Moines
    Destination location: Des Moines (Subway)
    Operated by: Greyhound + FlixBus
    Greyhound + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Madison, WI to Des Moines: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$81
Average bus trip duration18h 40m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure10:20
Distance241 miles
Latest bus departure19:55

Madison to Des Moines Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Madison, WI - Des Moines

  1. How far is Des Moines from Madison by coach?

    The distance between Madison and Des Moines by coach is approximately 238 miles (384 km).

  2. Is there a way to reach Des Moines from Madison without a car?

    You can travel to Des Moines from Madison by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Madison 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.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Madison to Des Moines, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Madison to Des Moines 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 Madison to Des Moines while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

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.

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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