What is the distance between Omaha and Des Moines?

The distance between Omaha and Des Moines is approximately 199 km (123 miles).

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

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

Bus Omaha to Des Moines from $40 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Omaha to Des Moines on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	6:35am	Omaha	2h 20m	8:55am	Des Moines	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Omaha to Des Moines on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	6:35am	Omaha	2h 20m	8:55am	Des Moines	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:55 PM CST.

Get from Omaha to Des Moines

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $38, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

2h 20mAverage Duration

200 kmDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Omaha and Des Moines?

Stops in Omaha

A
Omaha Bus Station
1601 Jackson St, Omaha, NE 68102

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

3.5/587,397 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Jefferson Lines

4/5759 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4

Wifi3.2

Burlington Trailways

4/520 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Wifi5

Based on 20 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers 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 $73

Burlington Trailways Omaha Des Moines recent customer reviews

I had a great experience

Clyde F.

January 6, 2020

Good easy way to get back home when my truck broke down near Omaha

Steven V.

December 8, 2019

Please fix the WiFi

Anton G.

October 23, 2019

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Omaha, US to Des Moines by bus

What is the distance between Omaha and Des Moines?
The distance between Omaha and Des Moines is approximately 199 km (123 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Omaha to Des Moines?
Buses departing from Omaha Bus Station in Omaha 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

$50

11-25

$48

Today

$63

11-27

$40

11-28

No data

11-29

$44

11-30

$47

12-01

No data

The cheapest trip from Omaha, US to Des Moines was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $40

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

You can expect to pay from $40 to $63 for a bus ticket from Omaha, US to Des Moines based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $40 which is on 2025-11-27.