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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Des Moines, IA to Fresno, CA
Cheapest price
$517
Average price
$517
Fastest journey
2 d 20 h 30 m
Average duration
2 d 20 h 30 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
2309 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Des Moines, IA to Fresno, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Des Moines, IA to Fresno, CA will cost around $517 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $517.
It's difficult to get from Des Moines, IA to Fresno, CA without transferring at least 3 times.
7:15 PM68h30Des Moines, IA3:45 PMFresno, CA$5171One-way3 transfers
- 7:15 PM68h30Des Moines, IA3:45 PMFresno, CA$5171One-way3 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for Des Moines, IA to Fresno, CA
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Des Moines, IA to Fresno, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $240. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $240, and a flight costs an average of $549.
Distance: 1434 miles (2309 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight |
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$240 Average price Cheapest | $549 Average price |
44h 55m Average total duration 44h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 55m Average total duration Fastest 5h 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Des Moines, IA to Fresno, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Des Moines, IA to Fresno, CA buses for today, Tuesday, May 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:15 PM Des Moines, IA | 68h30 | 3:45 PM Fresno, CA | 3 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Des Moines, IA to Fresno, CA
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Buses from Des Moines, IA to Fresno, CA run on average 1 times per day, taking around 44h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $240 (€192) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 05:30, the last at 19:15. The fastest bus covers the 1434 miles (2309 km) distance in 44h 25m.
Distance 1434 miles (2309 km) |
Average bus duration 44h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $240 (€192) |
Buses per day 1 |
Fastest bus 44h 25m |
First bus 5:30 AM |
Last bus 7:15 PM |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Bus providers: Burlington Trailways from Des Moines, IA to Fresno, CAYou can travel by bus between Des Moines, IA to Fresno, CA with Burlington Trailways for as low as $240 (€192). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Des Moines, IA to Fresno, CA
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