What is the distance between Waterloo and Des Moines?

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

Bus Waterloo to Des Moines from $44 | Compare & Save up to 51%

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: August 18 at 1:35pm
Departure city: Waterloo
Departure location: Waterloo
Arrival time: August 18 at 3:35pm
Destination city: Des Moines
Destination location: Des Moines
Operated by: Burlington Trailways
Vehicle: BusDuration: 2h
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: August 18 at 1:35pm
Departure city: Waterloo
Departure location: Waterloo
Arrival time: August 18 at 3:35pm
Destination city: Des Moines
Destination location: Des Moines
Operated by: Burlington Trailways
Vehicle: BusDuration: 2h
Departure time: August 18 at 1:35pm
Departure city: Waterloo
Departure location: Waterloo
Arrival time: August 18 at 3:35pm
Destination city: Des Moines
Destination location: Des Moines
Operated by: Burlington Trailways
Vehicle: BusDuration: 2h
Departure time: August 18 at 2:00pm
Departure city: Waterloo
Departure location: Waterloo
Arrival time: August 18 at 6:10pm
Destination city: Des Moines
Destination location: Des Moines
Operated by: Burlington Trailways
Vehicle: BusDuration: 4h 10m
Departure time: August 18 at 2:00pm
Departure city: Waterloo
Departure location: Waterloo
Arrival time: August 18 at 6:10pm
Destination city: Des Moines
Destination location: Des Moines
Operated by: Burlington Trailways
Vehicle: BusDuration: 4h 10m

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

Average ticket price$59

Average bus trip duration2h

Number of daily buses2

Earliest bus departure1:35pm

Distance89 miles (142 km)

Latest bus departure2:00pm

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Burlington Trailways

4/520 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Wifi5

Based on 20 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness but often complained with the ticket access. Burlington Trailways ticket prices on this trip start at $59

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, Wanda Coach

Waterloo to Des Moines Bus

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Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Waterloo to Des Moines, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Waterloo to Des Moines.

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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!

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

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

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