Bus Tickets from Des Moines to Washington, DC, US

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 12 at
    Departure city: Des Moines
    Departure location: Des Moines (Subway)
    Arrival time: August 13 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: August 12 at
    Departure city: Des Moines
    Departure location: Des Moines (Subway)
    Arrival time: August 13 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 12 at
    Departure city: Des Moines
    Departure location: Des Moines (Subway)
    Arrival time: August 13 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 12 at
    Departure city: Des Moines
    Departure location: Des Moines (Subway)
    Arrival time: August 14 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Dupont Circle
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 12 at
    Departure city: Des Moines
    Departure location: Des Moines (Subway)
    Arrival time: August 13 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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

Average ticket price$151
Average bus trip duration1d 12h
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure5:30am
Distance888 miles (1432 km)

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You can expect to pay from $122 to $122 for a bus ticket from Des Moines to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $122 which is on 2025-08-12.

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