Trip information

Departure: Athens, OH
Arrival: Des Moines, IA
Fastest route: 21h 40min
Distance: 1156km
Cheapest route: $88
Transfers: 2
Bus companies: Greyhound, Barons Bus

Cheap bus schedules leaving on Sunday

One Passenger / One Trip

5:00am

Athens, OH

Athens Community Center

5:30am

Des Moines, IA

Des Moines Bus Station

25h 30min

++ 2 layovers

$112

Multiple companies

5:00am

Athens, OH

Athens Community Center

10:25am

Cincinnati, OH

Cincinnati Greyhound Bus Station

5h 25min

Barons Bus

$34

1h 40min layover

12:05pm

Cincinnati, OH

Cincinnati Greyhound Bus Station

6:05pm

Chicago, IL

95th & Dan Ryan CTA

7h 0min

Greyhound

$25.5

2h 40min layover

8:45pm

Chicago, IL

95th & Dan Ryan CTA

5:30am

Des Moines, IA

Des Moines Bus Station

8h 45min

Greyhound

$52.5

5:15am

Athens, OH

Ohio University

5:30am

Des Moines, IA

Des Moines Bus Station

25h 15min

++ 2 layovers

$109

Multiple companies

5:15am

Athens, OH

Ohio University

10:25am

Cincinnati, OH

Cincinnati Greyhound Bus Station

5h 10min

Barons Bus

$31

1h 40min layover

12:05pm

Cincinnati, OH

Cincinnati Greyhound Bus Station

6:05pm

Chicago, IL

95th & Dan Ryan CTA

7h 0min

Greyhound

$25.5

2h 40min layover

8:45pm

Chicago, IL

95th & Dan Ryan CTA

5:30am

Des Moines, IA

Des Moines Bus Station

8h 45min

Greyhound

$52.5

8:30am

Athens, OH

Athens Community Center

5:30am

Des Moines, IA

Des Moines Bus Station

22h 0min

++ 2 layovers

$93

Multiple companies

8:30am

Athens, OH

Athens Community Center

11:59am

Cincinnati, OH

Cincinnati Greyhound Bus Station

3h 29min

Barons Bus

$15

0h 6min layover

12:05pm

Cincinnati, OH

Cincinnati Greyhound Bus Station

6:05pm

Chicago, IL

95th & Dan Ryan CTA

7h 0min

Greyhound

$25.5

2h 40min layover

8:45pm

Chicago, IL

95th & Dan Ryan CTA

5:30am

Des Moines, IA

Des Moines Bus Station

8h 45min

Greyhound

$52.5

8:50am

Athens, OH

Ohio University

5:30am

Des Moines, IA

Des Moines Bus Station

21h 40min

++ 2 layovers

$88

Multiple companies

8:50am

Athens, OH

Ohio University

11:59am

Cincinnati, OH

Cincinnati Greyhound Bus Station

3h 9min

Barons Bus

$10

0h 6min layover

12:05pm

Cincinnati, OH

Cincinnati Greyhound Bus Station

6:05pm

Chicago, IL

95th & Dan Ryan CTA

7h 0min

Greyhound

$25.5

2h 40min layover

8:45pm

Chicago, IL

95th & Dan Ryan CTA

5:30am

Des Moines, IA

Des Moines Bus Station

8h 45min

Greyhound

$52.5

Overview

Traveling from Athens to Des Moines by bus

First departure
5:00am
Avg price
$100.5
Carriers
2
Last arrival
5:30am

Bus information Athens - Des Moines

The Athens - Des Moines route has approximately 4 frequencies and its minimum duration is around 21h 40min. It is important you book your ticket in advance to avoid running out, since $88 tickets tend to run out quickly.
The distance between Athens and Des Moines is around 1156 kilometers and the bus companies that can help you in your journey are: Greyhound, Barons Bus.
Remember that the number of transfers to be made will be at least 2 so in some cases you should book the tickets separately.

  • Trips per day 4
  • Direct trips 0

How long does it take to get from Athens to Des Moines by bus?

Bus journey may vary depending on the state of the roads. The minimum duration is usually around 21h 40min to cover 1156 kilometers.

I'm looking for cheap tickets for this route ...

According to our data, the cheapest ticket costs $88 and leaves Ohio University. If you decide to make this journey you will have to do 2 stops before reaching Des Moines Bus Station.

  • Avg duration 23h 36min
  • Cheapest price $88

What time does the last bus leave?

Last bus leaves at 8:50am from Ohio University and arrives at 5:30am at Des Moines Bus Station. It will take 21h 40min, its price is $88 and the number of changes will be 2.

Are there any direct routes between Athens and Des Moines?

We do not have direct routes in our database. The minimum number of transfers will be 2 and the total duration of the trip will be approximately 25h 30min.

  • Last bus 8:50am
  • Transfers 2

What are the bus stations in Athens?

  • Ohio University
    1 Park Pl
    Athens, OH 45701
  • Athens Community Center
    701 E State St
    Athens, OH 45701
    USA

What are the bus stations in Des Moines?

  • Des Moines Bus Station
    1501 2nd Ave North
    Des Moines, IA 50314
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