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Austin to Des Moines buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Austin and Des Moines takes 43h 10m and the fastest bus takes 41h 15m. The bus runs, on average, 4 times per week from Austin to Des Moines. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

43h 10m
Duration
971 mi
Distance
$211
Average price
4 times a week
Frequency

Austin to Des Moines bus times

Buses run 4 times a week between Austin and Des Moines. The service departs Austin at 9:50 AM in the morning, which arrives into Des Moines at 04:05:00. All services require a transfer at Denton and take an average of 43h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Flixbus USAFlixbus USAJefferson Lines41h 15m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Flixbus USAFlixbus USAJefferson Lines41h 15m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Flixbus USAFlixbus USAJefferson Lines41h 15m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Flixbus USAFlixbus USAJefferson Lines2d • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Austin to Des Moines? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Austin to Des Moines.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 970.7 mi
  • Duration: 43h 10m

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Downtown Austin to Des Moines via Denton, Kansas City Bus Station, and Kansas City in around 20h.

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