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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Minneapolis, MN to Des Moines, IA
Cheapest price
$104
Average price
$104
Fastest journey
6 h 10 m
Average duration
6 h 10 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
377 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Minneapolis, 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 Minneapolis, MN to Des Moines, IA will cost around $104 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $104.
Of the 1 buses that leave Minneapolis, MN for Des Moines, IA on Thu, Feb 26, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Feb 26 the direct buses cover the 377 km distance in an average of 6 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 10 m .
On Thu, Feb 26 the slowest buses will take 6 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for Minneapolis, MN to Des Moines, IA
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Minneapolis, MN to Des Moines, IA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $94. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $94, and a flight costs an average of $262.
Distance: 234 miles (377 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight |
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$110 Average price Cheapest | $401 Average price |
10h 32m Average total duration 10h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 15m Average total duration Fastest 6h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Minneapolis, MN to Des Moines, IA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Minneapolis, MN to Des Moines, IA buses for today, Wednesday, February 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:55 PM Minneapolis, MN | 6h10 | 5:05 AM Des Moines, IA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Minneapolis, MN to Des Moines, IA
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Buses from Minneapolis, MN to Des Moines, IA run on average 1 times per day, taking around 10h 2m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $94 (€75) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 04:20, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 234 miles (377 km) distance in 6h 10m.
Distance 234 miles (377 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $94 (€75) |
Buses per day 1 |
Fastest bus 6h 10m |
First bus 04:20 |
Last bus 23:30 |
Bus providers: Jefferson Lines from Minneapolis, MN to Des Moines, IAYou can travel by bus between Minneapolis, MN to Des Moines, IA with Jefferson Lines for as low as $94 (€75). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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