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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Raleigh, NC to Des Moines, IA
Cheapest price
$156
Average price
$156
Fastest journey
1 d 8 h 50 m
Average duration
1 d 8 h 50 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
1449 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Raleigh, NC 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 Raleigh, NC to Des Moines, IA will cost around $156 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $156.
Of the 1 buses that leave Raleigh, NC for Des Moines, IA on Tue, Mar 10, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Mar 10 the direct buses cover the 1449 km distance in an average of 1 d 8 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 d 8 h 50 m .
On Tue, Mar 10 the slowest buses will take 1 d 8 h 50 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 Raleigh, NC to Des Moines, IA
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Raleigh, NC to Des Moines, IA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $156. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $156, and a flight costs an average of $513.
Distance: 900 miles (1449 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Flight |
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$168 Average price Cheapest | $521 Average price |
33h 20m Average total duration 32h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 28m Average total duration Fastest 5h 28m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Raleigh, NC to Des Moines, IA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Raleigh, NC to Des Moines, IA buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, March 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:45 PM Raleigh, NC | 32h50 | 12:35 AM Des Moines, IA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Raleigh, NC to Des Moines, IA
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Buses from Raleigh, NC to Des Moines, IA run on average 3 times per day, taking around 32h 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $156 (€127) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 22:05. The fastest bus covers the 900 miles (1449 km) distance in 32h 50m.
Distance 900 miles (1449 km) |
Average bus duration 32h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $156 (€127) |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 32h 50m |
First bus 00:30 |
Last bus 22:05 |
Cheapest month May |
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High season Jan - Mar |
Low season Apr - Jun |
FAQs: Bus from Raleigh, NC to Des Moines, IA
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