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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Bloomington, MN to Des Moines, IA
Cheapest price
$109
Average price
$109
Fastest journey
6 h 18 m
Average duration
6 h 18 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
361 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bloomington, MN to Des Moines, IA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bloomington, MN to Des Moines, IA will cost around $109 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $109.
It's difficult to get from Bloomington, MN to Des Moines, IA without transferring at least 2 times.
Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for Bloomington, MN to Des Moines, IA
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bloomington, MN to Des Moines, IA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $109. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 6h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $109, and a flight costs an average of $429.
Distance: 224 miles (361 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Flight |
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$109 Average price Cheapest | $456 Average price |
6h 57m Average total duration Fastest 6h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 31m Average total duration 6h 31m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bloomington, MN to Des Moines, IA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bloomington, MN to Des Moines, IA buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, March 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:52 AM Bloomington, MN | 6h18 | 6:10 PM Des Moines, IA | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bloomington, MN to Des Moines, IA
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Buses from Bloomington, MN to Des Moines, IA run on average 1 times per day, taking around 6h 27m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $109 (€89) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 12:01, the last at 22:41. The fastest bus covers the 224 miles (361 km) distance in 5h 5m.
Distance 224 miles (361 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $109 (€89) |
Buses per day 1 |
Fastest bus 5h 5m |
First bus 12:01 |
Last bus 22:41 |
Bus providers: Metro Transit, Minnesota Valley Transit from Bloomington, MN to Des Moines, IAYou can travel by bus between Bloomington, MN to Des Moines, IA with Metro Transit, Minnesota Valley Transit for as low as $109 (€89). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Bloomington, MN to Des Moines, IA
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