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Austin to Des Moines buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Austin and Des Moines takes 45h 5m 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.

45h 5m
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 45h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    Flixbus USAFlixbus USAJefferson Lines41h 15m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Flixbus USAFlixbus USAJefferson Lines41h 15m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Flixbus USAFlixbus USAJefferson Lines2d • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 29, 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.

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  • Distance: 970.7 mi
  • Duration: 45h 5m

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 19h 50m.

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