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Baton Rouge to Des Moines buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Baton Rouge and Des Moines takes 39h 35m and the fastest bus takes 33h 5m. The bus runs, on average, 4 times per week from Baton Rouge 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.

39h 35m
Duration
992 mi
Distance
$262
Average price
4 times a week
Frequency

Baton Rouge to Des Moines bus times

Buses run 4 times a week between Baton Rouge and Des Moines. The service departs Baton Rouge at 12:40 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Des Moines at 11:45:00. All services require a transfer at Shreveport Bus Station and take an average of 39h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Greyhound USAGreyhound USAJefferson LinesJefferson Lines46h 5m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Greyhound USAGreyhound USAJefferson LinesJefferson Lines46h 5m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Greyhound USAGreyhound USAJefferson LinesJefferson Lines33h 5m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Greyhound USAGreyhound USAJefferson LinesJefferson Lines33h 5m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Baton Rouge 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 Baton Rouge to Des Moines.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 991.5 mi
  • Duration: 39h 35m

What companies run services between Baton Rouge, LA, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Des Moines via Shreveport Bus Station, Texarkana, and Kansas City in around 21h 35m.

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