Trip information

Departure: Columbus, OH
Arrival: Des Moines, IA
Fastest route: 20h 30min
Distance: 1048km
Cheapest route: $106
Transfers: 2
Bus companies: Greyhound, Barons Bus, Hoosier Ride

Cheap bus schedules leaving on Saturday

One Passenger / One Trip

6:35am

Columbus, OH

Columbus International Airport

5:30am

Des Moines, IA

Des Moines Bus Station

23h 55min

++ 2 layovers

$122

Multiple companies

6:35am

Columbus, OH

Columbus International Airport

11:30am

Indianapolis, IN

Bus Station

4h 55min

Barons Bus

$37

3h 55min layover

3:25pm

Indianapolis, IN

Bus Station

5:05pm

Chicago, IL

95th & Dan Ryan CTA

2h 40min

Hoosier Ride

$40

3h 40min layover

8:45pm

Chicago, IL

95th & Dan Ryan CTA

5:30am

Des Moines, IA

Des Moines Bus Station

8h 45min

Greyhound

$45

6:35am

Columbus, OH

Columbus International Airport

5:30am

Des Moines, IA

Des Moines Bus Station

23h 55min

++ 2 layovers

$110

Multiple companies

6:35am

Columbus, OH

Columbus International Airport

10:25am

Cincinnati, OH

Cincinnati Greyhound Bus Station

3h 50min

Barons Bus

$44.5

1h 40min layover

12:05pm

Cincinnati, OH

Cincinnati Greyhound Bus Station

6:05pm

Chicago, IL

95th & Dan Ryan CTA

7h 0min

Greyhound

$20.5

2h 40min layover

8:45pm

Chicago, IL

95th & Dan Ryan CTA

5:30am

Des Moines, IA

Des Moines Bus Station

8h 45min

Greyhound

$45

10:00am

Columbus, OH

Columbus International Airport

5:30am

Des Moines, IA

Des Moines Bus Station

20h 30min

++ 2 layovers

$106

Multiple companies

10:00am

Columbus, OH

Columbus International Airport

4:50pm

Indianapolis, IN

Bus Station

6h 50min

Barons Bus

$37

1h 10min layover

6:00pm

Indianapolis, IN

Bus Station

7:45pm

Chicago, IL

95th & Dan Ryan CTA

2h 45min

Greyhound

$24

1h 0min layover

8:45pm

Chicago, IL

95th & Dan Ryan CTA

5:30am

Des Moines, IA

Des Moines Bus Station

8h 45min

Greyhound

$45

3:15pm

Columbus, OH

Columbus International Airport

5:55pm

Des Moines, IA

Des Moines Bus Station

27h 40min

++ 2 layovers

$125.5

Multiple companies

3:15pm

Columbus, OH

Columbus International Airport

10:00pm

Indianapolis, IN

Bus Station

6h 45min

Barons Bus

$37

4h 40min layover

2:40am

Indianapolis, IN

Bus Station

6:25am

Chicago, IL

95th & Dan Ryan CTA

4h 45min

Greyhound

$31

3h 40min layover

10:05am

Chicago, IL

95th & Dan Ryan CTA

5:55pm

Des Moines, IA

Des Moines Bus Station

7h 50min

Greyhound

$57.5

Overview

Traveling from Columbus to Des Moines by bus

First departure
6:35am
Avg price
$115.88
Carriers
3
Last arrival
5:55pm

Bus information Columbus - Des Moines

The Columbus - Des Moines route has approximately 4 frequencies and its minimum duration is around 20h 30min. It is important you book your ticket in advance to avoid running out, since $106 tickets tend to run out quickly.
The distance between Columbus and Des Moines is around 1048 kilometers and the bus companies that can help you in your journey are: Greyhound, Barons Bus, Hoosier Ride.
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 Columbus to Des Moines by bus?

Bus journey may vary depending on the state of the roads. The minimum duration is usually around 20h 30min to cover 1048 kilometers.

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

According to our data, the cheapest ticket costs $106 and leaves Columbus International Airport. If you decide to make this journey you will have to do 2 stops before reaching Des Moines Bus Station.

  • Avg duration 24h 0min
  • Cheapest price $106

What time does the last bus leave?

Last bus leaves at 3:15pm from Columbus International Airport and arrives at 5:55pm at Des Moines Bus Station. It will take 27h 40min, its price is $125.5 and the number of changes will be 2.

Are there any direct routes between Columbus 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 23h 55min.

  • Last bus 3:15pm
  • Transfers 2

What are the bus stations in Columbus?

  • Columbus International Airport
    John Glenn Columbus International Airport
    4600 International Gateway
    Columbus
    OH 43219
    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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