What is the distance between San Jose and Des Moines?

The distance between the two cities is 1529 miles (2465 km).

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

If you're headed to Des Moines from San Jose, chances are that your bus will depart from Diridon Station and arrive 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 San Jose to Des Moines from $356 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for San Jose to Des Moines on November 7
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound + FlixBus	12:50pm	Diridon Station	3d 1h	3:55pm	Des Moines (Subway)	No tags
	8:05am	Diridon Station	3d 5h	3:55pm	Des Moines (Subway)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	1:15pm	Diridon Station	2d 23h	2:35pm	Des Moines (Subway)	No tags

Get from San Jose to Des Moines

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 days, 23 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $356, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

2d 23hAverage Duration

1528 milesDistance

62kgCO₂ emissions

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Greyhound

3.5/587,355 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.

FlixBus

3.5/511,209 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

Where are the popular stops in San Jose and Des Moines?

Stops in San Jose

A - Diridon Station

B - Santiago Express San Jose

C - 1118 E William St

D - San Jose Bus Stop

E - Tamien Station

F - Diridon Station

Stops in Des Moines

A - Jefferson/Trailways Depot

B - 1514 East Grand Ave

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

What is the distance between San Jose and Des Moines?
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