Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop | Des Moines | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Union Station | Des Moines | Fastest | ||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Bus | Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave | Des Moines | No tags | ||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Bus | Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave | Des Moines | No tags | ||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Bus | Arlington (Rosslyn), 1001 Wilson Blvd. | Des Moines | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:44 PM EST.
Get from Washington to Des Moines
The journey takes about 1 day, 10 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just $182, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Washington and Des Moines?
Stops in Washington
- A6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
- B1500 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
- C663 11th St NW, Washington, D.C., DC 20004, USA
- D
L’Enfant Plaza
In front of McDonald's, 400 C St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA - E
10th Street NW
Charter bus loading zone in front of Madame Tussaud's, 610 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA - F
Foggy Bottom
1905 G St NW, Washington, DC 20431, USA
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Washington, DC, US 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 Washington to Des Moines?
The cheapest bus tickets from Washington to Des Moines start from $182. The average price for this route is around $235. 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 Washington to Des Moines?
The average bus travel time from Washington to Des Moines is 1d 10h, covering a distance of 1428 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 2h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Washington to Des Moines route?
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Washington to Des Moines?
The earliest bus departs from Washington to Des Moines at 8:30am. And the latest bus departs at 6:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Washington to Des Moines?
A bus trip from Washington to Des Moines generates an estimated 36 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 Washington 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 87500 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington 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.
The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Des Moines was searched and found on Jan 14, 2026 with a price of $171To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Washington, DC, US to Des Moines, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $171 to $327 for a bus ticket from Washington, DC, US to Des Moines based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $237 which is on 2026-01-18.
