How far is Omaha from Des Moines by coach?

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

Is there a way to reach Omaha from Des Moines without a car?

You can travel to Omaha from Des Moines by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Bus Des Moines to Omaha from £22 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Des Moines to Omaha on 26 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	19:15	Des Moines	2h 25m	21:40	Omaha	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Des Moines to Omaha on 29 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	19:15	Des Moines	2h 25m	21:40	Omaha	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Des Moines to Omaha on 30 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	19:15	Des Moines	2h 25m	21:40	Omaha	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 15:18 CST.

Get from Des Moines to Omaha

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just £21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

2h 25mAverage duration

124 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Des Moines and Omaha?

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

Stops in Omaha

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

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 £49

Burlington Trailways Des Moines Omaha recent customer reviews

The station smells of weed, they shouldn’t allowed those stupid passengers to smoke there. Theres was a fighting scene when we left the station so scary. Need a security guard in every station, I feel anxious at first. But glad my trip I arrived safely. Our driver hes awesome!

Maita S.

3 January 2023

It was really nice

Derrick S.

11 May 2022

Fast baggage handling was nice

Jason D.

31 December 2019

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

How far is Omaha from Des Moines by coach?
The distance between Des Moines and Omaha by coach is approximately 123 miles (199 km).
Is there a way to reach Omaha from Des Moines without a car?
You can travel to Omaha from Des Moines by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

24/11

£28

25/11

No data

Today

£36

27/11

£23

28/11

£22

29/11

£45

30/11

£27

01/12

No data

The cheapest trip from Des Moines to Omaha, US was searched and found on 28 Nov 2025 with a price of £22

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

You can expect to pay from £22 to £45 for a bus ticket from Des Moines to Omaha, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £22, which is on 2025-11-28.