What is the travel distance from Minneapolis to Des Moines?

The distance between Minneapolis and Des Moines is approximately 378 km (234 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Minneapolis to Des Moines?

Buses departing from Greyhound Station in Minneapolis will take you to Jefferson/Trailways Depot in Des Moines.

Bus Minneapolis to Des Moines from $97 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Minneapolis to Des Moines on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:30am	Minneapolis (U of MN - Huron Blvd)	12h 35m	11:05pm	Des Moines	Cheapest
Bus	6:05pm	Minneapolis	5h	11:05pm	Des Moines	Fastest
Bus	4:55pm	Minneapolis (U of MN - Huron Blvd)	6h 10m	11:05pm	Des Moines	No tags
Bus	10:30am	Lake St & Bloomington Ave	5h	3:30pm	Des Moines, (IA - Diversity Insurance/Seguros Mundo Latino)	No tags
Bus	10:30am	Minneapolis (U of MN - Huron Blvd)	7h 20m	5:50pm	Des Moines	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 12:36 PM CST.

Get from Minneapolis to Des Moines

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 7 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $100, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

7h 10mAverage Duration

361 kmDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Minneapolis and Des Moines?

Stops in Minneapolis

A
Greyhound Station
950 Hawthorne Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403, USA
B
MSP Airport
Ground Transportation Center, Terminal 1, 6498 34th Ave S, St Paul, MN 55111, USA

Stops in Des Moines

A
Jefferson/Trailways Depot
1501 2nd Ave North, Des Moines, IA 50314
B
1514 East Grand Ave
1514 East Grand Avenue,, Des Moins, IA, 50316

Compare bus companies

Jefferson Lines

4/5759 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4

Wifi3.2

Based on 759 reviews, the company was rated 3.9 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the temperature and the seats but often complained with the WiFi. Jefferson Lines ticket prices on this trip start at $100

Jefferson Lines Minneapolis Des Moines recent customer reviews

The bus was clean.and communication was clear. The driver was a good driver and tried to make up yime

Wendy N.

December 12, 2019

Clean and organized. Bus was late and I didn't get where I needed til too late.

Abigail G.

August 9, 2018

Amazing experience

Osman A.

January 5, 2022

Tornado Bus

3/5156 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.8

Greyhound

3.5/587,396 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Minneapolis to Des Moines by bus

What is the travel distance from Minneapolis to Des Moines?
The distance between Minneapolis and Des Moines is approximately 378 km (234 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Minneapolis to Des Moines?
Buses departing from Greyhound Station in Minneapolis will take you to 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

11-24

$97

11-25

$97

Today

$176

11-27

$174

11-28

$174

11-29

$97

11-30

$97

12-01

$174

The cheapest trip from Minneapolis to Des Moines was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $97

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

You can expect to pay from $97 to $202 for a bus ticket from Minneapolis to Des Moines based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $97 which is on 2025-11-29.

Usually Tornado Bus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.