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Trip Overview

The bus between Des Moines and California takes 2d 7h. The bus runs, on average, 4 times per week from Des Moines to California. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2d 7h
Duration
1,708 mi
Distance
$353
Average price
4 times a week
Frequency

Des Moines to California bus times

Buses run 4 times a week between Des Moines and California. The service departs Des Moines at 7:35 PM in the evening, which arrives into California at 00:40:00. All services require a transfer at Denver Union Station and take an average of 2d 7h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USAFlixbus USA2d 7h • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Arrives +3 days

    Greyhound USAGreyhound USAFlixbus USA2d 7h • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Arrives +3 days

    Greyhound USAGreyhound USAFlixbus USA2d 7h • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Arrives +3 days

    Greyhound USAGreyhound USAFlixbus USA2d 7h • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Des Moines to California? 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 Des Moines to California.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,708.1 mi
  • Duration: 2d 7h

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

You can take a bus from Des Moines to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals via Denver Union Station and Las Vegas Bus Terminal in around 36h.

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