How much is the bus ticket from Des Moines to Minneapolis?

The cheapest bus tickets from Des Moines to Minneapolis start at R 1 159. The average price for this route is around R 1 159. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Des Moines to Minneapolis?

The average bus journey time from Des Moines to Minneapolis is 9h 20m, covering a distance of 361 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 4h 29m and is operated by Jefferson Lines .

Which bus companies service the Des Moines to Minneapolis route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 20 buses available per day, including services from Jefferson Lines , Tornado Bus , Greyhound .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis?

The earliest bus departs from Des Moines to Minneapolis at 00:01. And the latest bus departs at 18:50.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Des Moines to Minneapolis?

A bus trip from Des Moines to Minneapolis produces an estimated 9 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Des Moines to Minneapolis?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Jefferson Lines , with an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars based on 764 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Des Moines to Minneapolis?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Tornado Bus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.1.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Des Moines to Minneapolis?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Jefferson Lines , with a punctuality rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Des Moines to Minneapolis?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Tornado Bus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Des Moines to Minneapolis from R 1 127 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Des Moines to Minneapolis on 17 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	23:30	Des Moines	11h 10m	10:40	Minneapolis (U of MN - Huron Blvd)	No tags
	Bus	12:10	Des Moines	5h 35m	17:45	Minneapolis	No tags
	Bus	18:30	Des Moines	23h 20m	17:50	MSP Airport T1 (Minneapolis International Airport)	No tags
	Bus	23:30	Des Moines	5h	04:30	Minneapolis	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	05:30	Des Moines (Subway)	1d	06:20	Minneapolis Bus Station	No tags

Get from Des Moines to Minneapolis

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 9 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 1 159, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

20bus per day

9h 20mAverage duration

361 kmDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Des Moines and Minneapolis?

Stops in Des Moines

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

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

Jefferson Lines

4/5765 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi2.5

According to 12 reviews, Jefferson Lines received a 3.8-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness, but some complained about the Wi-Fi. Jefferson Lines ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 159

Jefferson Lines Des Moines Minneapolis recent customer reviews

AWFUL customer service in des moines. The manager Thomas is rude and disrespectful and did not show up at his time for his shift. As well as an older white gentlemen working there who would not tell me him name. He was quite rude as well. The bus station was locked and I had to stand in the freezing cold for an hour downtown alone. He felt no remorse did not apologize and was completely disrespectful. Honestly worst service I have ever had in my life. The bus drivers on the other hand were good and had no issues with them. Just issues with the workers at the Des Moines station.

Domonique N.

19 January 2020

Got to my destination on time, maybe even a bit early. Arrived in one piece lol that's all that matters.

Nickolas B.

12 January 2020

Bryant aka bear, was great. He got us safely where we needed to go. He has a wonderful personality and If I ride again I hope he’s my driver.

Eric C.

18 January 2019

Tornado Bus

3/5172 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi3.9

Based on 172 reviews, the company was rated 3.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the temperature but often complained with the timeliness. Tornado Bus ticket prices on this trip start at R 2 124

Tornado Bus Des Moines Minneapolis recent customer reviews

In addition to the bus being 3.5 hours late, the customer service both on the phone and the lack of security from the bus drivers were vertually non existent. The phone rep was very inexperienced in answering our questions and unprofessional in his interaction with us example: “ah, ok bye”, is not way a business says goodbye to a customer... While the ride on the bus was overall fine, the bus pick up and drop off stations was literally a curb side pickup and drop off. No sign and no representative to meet at an office or enclosure to ask questions or have a safe place to wait when your bus is half a day late to their location. Overall my wife and I had a poor experience, even by low expectation standards. We will not be using this service again.

Ryan J.

22 July 2018

My 7:45am bus arrived at 9:15am, whenever everyone (including the drivers) departed to buy and consume tamales. We didn't leave until 9:45pm, a full two hours late. The direct route promised was not followed; we got off the main highways to take a very time-consuming trip to a smaller town to let one person off. In total, we were 3 hours late arriving in Minneapolis. That's not what I signed on for.

Anne G.

8 July 2018

They were over an hour late and did not notify me at all- the pickup locations were also very strange and unclear.

Annie S.

1 June 2018

Greyhound

3.5/587 504 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

US bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

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

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

How much is the bus ticket from Des Moines to Minneapolis?
The cheapest bus tickets from Des Moines to Minneapolis start at R 1 159. The average price for this route is around R 1 159. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Des Moines to Minneapolis?
The average bus journey time from Des Moines to Minneapolis is 9h 20m, covering a distance of 361 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 4h 29m and is operated by Jefferson Lines.
Which bus companies service the Des Moines to Minneapolis route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 20 buses available per day, including services from Jefferson Lines, Tornado Bus, Greyhound.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis?
The earliest bus departs from Des Moines to Minneapolis at 00:01. And the latest bus departs at 18:50.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Des Moines to Minneapolis?
A bus trip from Des Moines to Minneapolis produces an estimated 9 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Des Moines to Minneapolis?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Jefferson Lines, with an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars based on 764 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Des Moines to Minneapolis?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Tornado Bus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.1.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Des Moines to Minneapolis?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Jefferson Lines, with a punctuality rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Des Moines to Minneapolis?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Tornado Bus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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The cheapest trip from Des Moines to Minneapolis was searched and found on 17 Jan 2026 with a price of R 1 127

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 Minneapolis as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 1 127 to R 2 019 for a bus ticket from Des Moines to Minneapolis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 127, which is on 2026-01-18.