Bus Tickets from Waterloo, IA, US to Des Moines

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 18 at
    Departure city: Waterloo
    Departure location: Waterloo
    Arrival time: August 18 at
    Destination city: Des Moines
    Destination location: Des Moines
    Operated by: Burlington TrailwaysBurlington Trailways
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: August 18 at
    Departure city: Waterloo
    Departure location: Waterloo
    Arrival time: August 18 at
    Destination city: Des Moines
    Destination location: Des Moines
    Operated by: Burlington TrailwaysBurlington Trailways
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 18 at
    Departure city: Waterloo
    Departure location: Waterloo
    Arrival time: August 18 at
    Destination city: Des Moines
    Destination location: Des Moines
    Operated by: Burlington TrailwaysBurlington Trailways
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 18 at
    Departure city: Waterloo
    Departure location: Waterloo
    Arrival time: August 18 at
    Destination city: Des Moines
    Destination location: Des Moines
    Operated by: Burlington TrailwaysBurlington Trailways
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 18 at
    Departure city: Waterloo
    Departure location: Waterloo
    Arrival time: August 18 at
    Destination city: Des Moines
    Destination location: Des Moines
    Operated by: Burlington TrailwaysBurlington Trailways
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Waterloo, IA, US to Des Moines: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$59
Average Bus Trip Duration2h
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure1:35pm
Distance142 km
Latest bus departure2:00pm

Waterloo to Des Moines Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Waterloo, IA, US - Des Moines

  1. What is the distance between Waterloo and Des Moines?

    The distance between Waterloo and Des Moines is around 146 km (90 miles).

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To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Waterloo, IA, US to Des Moines, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$44 to US$88 for a bus ticket from Waterloo, IA, US to Des Moines based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$44 which is on 2025-08-18.

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The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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