Bus Tickets from Detroit, MI to Des Moines

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Next departures for Detroit to Des Moines on November 12
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GreyhoundBus
Detroit Bus Station
Des Moines (Subway)No tags
GreyhoundBus
Detroit Bus Station
Des Moines (Subway)No tags
GreyhoundBus
Detroit Bus Station
Des Moines (Subway)No tags
GreyhoundBus
Detroit Bus Station
Des Moines (Subway)No tags
GreyhoundBus
Detroit Bus Station
Des Moines (Subway)No tags

Get from Detroit to Des Moines

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 16 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $146, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
16h 10mAverage Duration
874 kmDistance
22kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Detroit, MI to Des Moines by bus

  1. How far is Detroit from Des Moines?

    The distance between Detroit and Des Moines is around 878 km (545 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Detroit to Des Moines?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Detroit Bus Station, in Detroit, and end it at Jefferson/Trailways Depot, in Des Moines.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
11-10
$140
11-11
$183
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11-13
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11-14
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11-15
$133
11-16
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11-17
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Detroit, MI to Des Moines was searched and found on Nov 15, 2025 with a price of $133

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

You can expect to pay from $133 to $183 for a bus ticket from Detroit, MI to Des Moines based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $133 which is on 2025-11-15.

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