What is the travel distance from New York City to Des Moines?

The distance between the two cities is 1019 miles (1643 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from New York City to Des Moines?

The majority of buses traveling from New York City to Des Moines start their journey at New York Port Authority and wind up at Jefferson/Trailways Depot. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus New York City to Des Moines from $142 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for New York City to Des Moines on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	2:45am	New York Port Authority	1d 14h	3:55pm	Des Moines (Subway)	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	8:00pm	GW Bridge	1d 20h	3:55pm	Des Moines (Subway)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	8:00pm	GW Bridge	1d 20h	3:55pm	Des Moines (Subway)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	9:00pm	Chinatown	1d 19h	3:55pm	Des Moines (Subway)	No tags
	Bus	10:20pm	New York Port Authority	1d 18h	3:55pm	Des Moines (Subway)	No tags

Get from New York City to Des Moines

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 8 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $148, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

1d 8hAverage Duration

1017 milesDistance

41kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in New York City and Des Moines?

Stops in New York City

A
New York Port Authority
40-42, 625 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA
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B
GW Bridge
4211 Broadway, New York, NY 10033, USA
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C
Chinatown
122 Allen St, New York, NY 10002-3004
D
11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)
428-436 11th Ave, Stop across from Javits Convention Center, New York, NY 10018, USA
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E
Chinatown - E Broadway
127 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002, USA
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F
34th St & 9th Ave
367 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001, USA

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

3.5/587,394 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.

Greyhound New York City Des Moines recent customer reviews

It was very frustrating due to the fact that I was traveling with two kids and they were getting antsy Curry was waiting for 45 to an hour on our bus to get to us and it was just an unpleasant experience then on top of that the bus driver didn't know where she was going when we got to New York to drop other people off and to pick them up then she got lost and I think it was Pittsburgh I think and just trying to find a resta and she kept driving and driving and driving when everybody on the bus was telling her she's going the wrong way she circled and double back at least three times before she decided to just go ahead and stop at a nearby rest area so we can all get something to eat cuz there was other children on the bus as well as mine and everybody was getting a little frustrated and hungry so that went really bad

Tia P.

November 15, 2019

FlixBus

3.5/511,440 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from New York City to Des Moines by bus

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

11/23

$288

11/24

No data

Today

$244

11/26

$192

11/27

$186

11/28

$238

11/29

$312

11/30

$292

The cheapest trip from New York City to Des Moines was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $186

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

You can expect to pay from $186 to $313 for a bus ticket from New York City to Des Moines based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $186 which is on 2025-11-27.