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Trip Overview

The average bus between Des Moines and Providence takes 42h 19m and the fastest bus takes 37h 45m. The bus runs, on average, 5 times per week from Des Moines to Providence. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

42h 19m
Duration
1,500 mi
Distance
$297
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Des Moines to Providence bus times

Buses run 5 times a week between Des Moines and Providence. 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 Providence at 11:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Chicago Bus Station and take an average of 42h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Greyhound USAFlixbus USAFlixbus USA37h 45m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Greyhound USAFlixbus USAFlixbus USA37h 45m • 2 changes
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    Arrives +2 days

    Greyhound USAFlixbus USAFlixbus USA2d 1h • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Greyhound USAFlixbus USAFlixbus USA37h 45m • 2 changes
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    Arrives +2 days

    Greyhound USAFlixbus USAFlixbus USA2d 1h • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Des Moines to Providence? 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: 1,500.2 mi
  • Duration: 42h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Des Moines to Providence via Chicago Bus Station and New York Midtown in around 32h 50m.

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