How much is the bus ticket from New York City to Des Moines?

The cheapest bus tickets from New York City to Des Moines start from $211. The average price for this route is around $284. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from New York City to Des Moines?

The average bus travel time from New York City to Des Moines is 1d 8h, covering a distance of 1640 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 3h and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the New York City to Des Moines route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 9 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from New York City to Des Moines?

The earliest bus departs from New York City to Des Moines at 5:50am. And the latest bus departs at 11:45pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New York City to Des Moines?

A bus trip from New York City to Des Moines generates an estimated 41 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from New York City to Des Moines?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87387 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from New York City to Des Moines?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from New York City to Des Moines?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from New York City to Des Moines?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus New York City to Des Moines from $204 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for New York City to Des Moines on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	2:45am	New York Port Authority	1d 14h	3:55pm	Des Moines (Subway)	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	8:00pm	GW Bridge	1d 20h	3:55pm	Des Moines (Subway)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	8:00pm	GW Bridge	1d 20h	3:55pm	Des Moines (Subway)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	9:00pm	Chinatown	1d 19h	3:55pm	Des Moines (Subway)	No tags
	Bus	10:20pm	New York Port Authority	1d 18h	3:55pm	Des Moines (Subway)	No tags

Get from New York City to Des Moines

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 8 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $211, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

1d 8hAverage Duration

1640 kmDistance

41kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in New York City and Des Moines?

Stops in New York City

A
New York Port Authority
40-42, 625 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA
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B
GW Bridge
4211 Broadway, New York, NY 10033, USA
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C
Chinatown
122 Allen St, New York, NY 10002-3004
D
11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)
428-436 11th Ave, Stop across from Javits Convention Center, New York, NY 10018, USA
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E
Chinatown - E Broadway
127 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002, USA
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F
34th St & 9th Ave
367 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001, 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

Greyhound

3.5/587,407 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87407 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $214

Greyhound New York City Des Moines recent customer reviews

It was very frustrating due to the fact that I was traveling with two kids and they were getting antsy Curry was waiting for 45 to an hour on our bus to get to us and it was just an unpleasant experience then on top of that the bus driver didn't know where she was going when we got to New York to drop other people off and to pick them up then she got lost and I think it was Pittsburgh I think and just trying to find a resta and she kept driving and driving and driving when everybody on the bus was telling her she's going the wrong way she circled and double back at least three times before she decided to just go ahead and stop at a nearby rest area so we can all get something to eat cuz there was other children on the bus as well as mine and everybody was getting a little frustrated and hungry so that went really bad

Tia P.

November 15, 2019

FlixBus

3.5/511,471 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about travelling from New York City to Des Moines by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from New York City to Des Moines?
The cheapest bus tickets from New York City to Des Moines start from $211. The average price for this route is around $284. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from New York City to Des Moines?
The average bus travel time from New York City to Des Moines is 1d 8h, covering a distance of 1640 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 3h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the New York City to Des Moines route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 9 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from New York City to Des Moines?
The earliest bus departs from New York City to Des Moines at 5:50am. And the latest bus departs at 11:45pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New York City to Des Moines?
A bus trip from New York City to Des Moines generates an estimated 41 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from New York City to Des Moines?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87387 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from New York City to Des Moines?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from New York City to Des Moines?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from New York City to Des Moines?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-26

$275

11-27

$266

Today

$341

11-29

$447

11-30

$419

12-01

$307

12-02

$237

12-03

$204

The cheapest trip from New York City to Des Moines was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $204

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

You can expect to pay from $204 to $449 for a bus ticket from New York City to Des Moines based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $204 which is on 2025-12-03.