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Trip Overview

The average bus between Boston and Des Moines takes 44h 53m and the fastest bus takes 41h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Boston 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.

44h 53m
Duration
1,433 mi
Distance
$243
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Bus

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  1. Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus bus
  2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
  3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
29h 45m
$193–357

Boston to Des Moines bus times

Buses run twice daily between Boston and Des Moines. The earliest departure is at 1:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Boston is at 3:00 PM which arrives into Des Moines at 2:35 PM. All services require a transfer at New York Midtown and take an average of 44h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 1,432.7 mi
  • Duration: 44h 53m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Boston to Des Moines via New York Midtown and Chicago Bus Station in around 29h 45m.

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