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Bus Washington, DC, US to Des Moines: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$231
Average bus trip duration1d 15h
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure06:40
Distance888 miles
Latest bus departure23:55

Washington to Des Moines Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Washington, DC, US - Des Moines

  1. What's the distance between Washington and Des Moines by coach?

    The journey from Washington to Des Moines by coach covers an approximate distance of 892 miles (1438 km).

  2. How can I travel from Washington to Des Moines avoiding air travel?

    To travel from Washington to Des Moines without flying, you can take the coaches. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

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Bus Travel Tips

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Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Washington to Des Moines, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Washington to Des Moines will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Washington to Des Moines while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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