The average bus between Des Moines and Queens takes 38h 43m and the fastest bus takes 31h 10m. There is at least one bus per day from Des Moines to Queens. 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 once daily between Des Moines and Queens. 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 Queens at 9:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Chicago Bus Station and take an average of 38h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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32h 10m • 2 changes
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32h 10m • 2 changes
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2d 1h • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Des Moines to Queens? 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Queens. However, there are services departing from Des Moines station and arriving at Queens station via Chicago Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 43m.
Des Moines to Queens bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.
Des Moines to Queens bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at New York City Chinatown station.
The distance between Des Moines and Queens is 1,655.3 km. The road distance is 2,148 km.
You can take a bus from Des Moines to 75 St-Elderts Ln via Chicago Bus Station, New York City Chinatown, and Delancey St-Essex St in around 29h 37m.