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Trip Overview

The average bus between Des Moines and Newark takes 35h 26m and the fastest bus takes 29h 20m. There is at least one bus per day from Des Moines to Newark. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

35h 26m
Duration
1,269 mi
Distance
$253
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Des Moines to Newark bus times

Buses run once daily between Des Moines and Newark. The earliest departure is at 9:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Des Moines is at 9:45 AM which arrives into Newark at 5:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 35h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Greyhound USAFlixbus USA29h 20m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Greyhound USAFlixbus USA29h 20m • 1 change
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    Arrives +2 days

    Greyhound USAFlixbus USA43h 5m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Greyhound USAFlixbus USA29h 20m • 1 change
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    Arrives +2 days

    Greyhound USAFlixbus USA43h 5m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Greyhound USAFlixbus USA29h 20m • 1 change
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    Arrives +2 days

    Greyhound USAFlixbus USA43h 5m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Greyhound USAFlixbus USA29h 20m • 1 change
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    Arrives +2 days

    Greyhound USAFlixbus USA43h 5m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Des Moines to Newark? 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: 1,269 mi
  • Duration: 35h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Des Moines to Newark Penn Station via Chicago Bus Station in around 27h 30m.

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