Trip information

Departure: Columbia, SC
Arrival: Des Moines, IA
Fastest route: 34h 45min
Distance: 1597km
Cheapest route: $135.25
Transfers: 2
Bus companies: Greyhound, Southeastern Stages

Cheap bus schedules leaving on Friday

One Passenger / One Trip

12:40am

Columbia, SC

Columbia Bus Station

5:55pm

Des Moines, IA

Des Moines Bus Station

42h 15min

++ 2 layovers

$135.25

Multiple companies

12:40am

Columbia, SC

Columbia Bus Station

4:40am

Atlanta, GA

Downtown Greyhound Station

4h 0min

Southeastern Stages

$39.25

4h 50min layover

9:30am

Atlanta, GA

Downtown Greyhound Station

5:25am

Chicago, IL

95th & Dan Ryan CTA

20h 55min

Greyhound

$51

4h 40min layover

10:05am

Chicago, IL

95th & Dan Ryan CTA

5:55pm

Des Moines, IA

Des Moines Bus Station

7h 50min

Greyhound

$45

8:00am

Columbia, SC

Columbia Bus Station

5:55pm

Des Moines, IA

Des Moines Bus Station

34h 55min

++ 2 layovers

$141.25

Multiple companies

8:00am

Columbia, SC

Columbia Bus Station

1:25pm

Atlanta, GA

Downtown Greyhound Station

5h 25min

Southeastern Stages

$39.25

3h 45min layover

5:10pm

Atlanta, GA

Downtown Greyhound Station

10:00am

Chicago, IL

95th & Dan Ryan CTA

17h 50min

Greyhound

$57

0h 5min layover

10:05am

Chicago, IL

95th & Dan Ryan CTA

5:55pm

Des Moines, IA

Des Moines Bus Station

7h 50min

Greyhound

$45

10:55am

Columbia, SC

Columbia Bus Station

5:30am

Des Moines, IA

Des Moines Bus Station

43h 35min

++ 2 layovers

$214.5

10:55am

Columbia, SC

Columbia Bus Station

12:30pm

Charlotte, NC

Charlotte Greyhound Bus Station

1h 35min

Greyhound

$25

2h 0min layover

2:30pm

Charlotte, NC

Charlotte Greyhound Bus Station

2:20pm

Chicago, IL

95th & Dan Ryan CTA

24h 50min

Greyhound

$137

6h 25min layover

8:45pm

Chicago, IL

95th & Dan Ryan CTA

5:30am

Des Moines, IA

Des Moines Bus Station

8h 45min

Greyhound

$52.5

12:45pm

Columbia, SC

Columbia Bus Station

5:30am

Des Moines, IA

Des Moines Bus Station

41h 45min

++ 2 layovers

$141.25

Multiple companies

12:45pm

Columbia, SC

Columbia Bus Station

5:20pm

Atlanta, GA

Downtown Greyhound Station

4h 35min

Southeastern Stages

$39.25

4h 45min layover

10:05pm

Atlanta, GA

Downtown Greyhound Station

5:00pm

Chicago, IL

95th & Dan Ryan CTA

19h 55min

Greyhound

$57

3h 45min layover

8:45pm

Chicago, IL

95th & Dan Ryan CTA

5:30am

Des Moines, IA

Des Moines Bus Station

8h 45min

Greyhound

$45

5:15pm

Columbia, SC

Columbia Bus Station

5:30am

Des Moines, IA

Des Moines Bus Station

37h 15min

++ 2 layovers

$138.25

Multiple companies

5:15pm

Columbia, SC

Columbia Bus Station

10:25pm

Atlanta, GA

Downtown Greyhound Station

5h 10min

Southeastern Stages

$39.25

2h 50min layover

1:15am

Atlanta, GA

Downtown Greyhound Station

6:05pm

Chicago, IL

95th & Dan Ryan CTA

17h 50min

Greyhound

$54

2h 40min layover

8:45pm

Chicago, IL

95th & Dan Ryan CTA

5:30am

Des Moines, IA

Des Moines Bus Station

8h 45min

Greyhound

$45

7:45pm

Columbia, SC

Columbia Bus Station

5:30am

Des Moines, IA

Des Moines Bus Station

34h 45min

++ 2 layovers

$138.25

Multiple companies

7:45pm

Columbia, SC

Columbia Bus Station

11:45pm

Atlanta, GA

Downtown Greyhound Station

4h 0min

Southeastern Stages

$39.25

1h 30min layover

1:15am

Atlanta, GA

Downtown Greyhound Station

6:05pm

Chicago, IL

95th & Dan Ryan CTA

17h 50min

Greyhound

$54

2h 40min layover

8:45pm

Chicago, IL

95th & Dan Ryan CTA

5:30am

Des Moines, IA

Des Moines Bus Station

8h 45min

Greyhound

$45

Overview

Traveling from Columbia to Des Moines by bus

First departure
12:40am
Avg price
$151.46
Carriers
2
Last arrival
5:30am

Bus information Columbia - Des Moines

The Columbia - Des Moines route has approximately 6 frequencies and its minimum duration is around 34h 45min. It is important you book your ticket in advance to avoid running out, since $135.25 tickets tend to run out quickly.
The distance between Columbia and Des Moines is around 1597 kilometers and the bus companies that can help you in your journey are: Greyhound, Southeastern Stages.
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 6
  • Direct trips 0

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

Bus journey may vary depending on the state of the roads. The minimum duration is usually around 34h 45min to cover 1597 kilometers.

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

According to our data, the cheapest ticket costs $135.25 and leaves Columbia Bus Station. If you decide to make this journey you will have to do 2 stops before reaching Des Moines Bus Station.

  • Avg duration 39h 5min
  • Cheapest price $135.25

What time does the last bus leave?

Last bus leaves at 7:45pm from Columbia Bus Station and arrives at 5:30am at Des Moines Bus Station. It will take 34h 45min, its price is $138.25 and the number of changes will be 2.

Are there any direct routes between Columbia 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 42h 15min.

  • Last bus 7:45pm
  • Transfers 2

What are the bus stations in Columbia?

  • Columbia Bus Station
    710-A Buckner Rd
    Columbia, SC 29203

What are the bus stations in Des Moines?

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