What is the travel distance from Des Moines to Omaha?

About 123 miles (199 km) separate Des Moines and Omaha.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Des Moines to Omaha?

The majority of buses traveling from Des Moines to Omaha start their journey at Jefferson/Trailways Depot and wind up at Omaha Bus Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Des Moines to Omaha from $23 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Des Moines to Omaha on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:15pm	Des Moines	2h 25m	9:40pm	Omaha	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 8:07 AM 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 $26, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

2h 25mAverage Duration

124 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,382 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

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. Travelers 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 $63

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.

January 3, 2023

It was really nice

Derrick S.

May 11, 2022

Fast baggage handling was nice

Jason D.

December 31, 2019

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Where are the popular stops in Des Moines and Omaha?

Stops in Des Moines

A - Jefferson/Trailways Depot

B - 1514 East Grand Ave

Stops in Omaha

A - Omaha Bus Station

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

What is the travel distance from Des Moines to Omaha?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Des Moines to Omaha?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/17

$25

11/18

$25

Today

$23

11/20

$27

11/21

No data

11/22

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The cheapest trip from Des Moines to Omaha, US was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $23

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 $23 to $27 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 $27 which is on 2025-11-20.