The average bus between Des Moines and Kansas takes 9h 27m and the fastest bus takes 8h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Des Moines to Kansas. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Des Moines and Kansas. The earliest departure is at 6:30 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Des Moines is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Kansas at 10:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 9h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Kansas. However, there are services departing from Des Moines station and arriving at Kansas station via Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 27m.
Des Moines to Kansas bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Des Moines station.
Des Moines to Kansas bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Wichita Bus Stop station.
The distance between Des Moines and Kansas is 562.6 km. The road distance is 650 km.
You can take a bus from Des Moines to Wichita Bus Stop via Kansas City Bus Station in around 8h 40m.