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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Minneapolis, MN to Des Moines, IA
Cheapest price
$113
Average price
$113
Fastest journey
5 h
Average duration
5 h 28 m
Buses per day
2
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 $113 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $113.
Of the 2 buses that leave Minneapolis, MN for Des Moines, IA on Fri, Nov 28, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 28 the direct buses cover the 377 km distance in an average of 5 h 28 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h .
On Fri, Nov 28 the slowest buses will take 5 h 55 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 for Minneapolis, MN to Des Moines, IA
Omio recommends booking the flight 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 €78. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 5h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €78, and a flight costs an average of €336.
Distance: 234 miles (377 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Flight |
|---|---|
€78 Average price Cheapest | €336 Average price |
6h 5m Average total duration Fastest 5h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 55m Average total duration 7h 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Minneapolis, MN to Des Moines, IA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Minneapolis, MN to Des Moines, IA buses for today, Thursday, November 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:15 PM Minneapolis, MN | 5h55 | 6:10 PM Des Moines, IA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:05 PM Minneapolis, MN | 5h00 | 11:05 PM 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 5h 35m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $96 (€78) 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 5h 35m.
Distance 234 miles (377 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $96 (€78) |
Buses per day 1 |
Fastest bus 5h 35m |
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 $96 (€78). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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