The average bus between Des Moines and Texas takes 28h 18m and the fastest bus takes 22h 2m. There is at least one bus per day from Des Moines to Texas. 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 Texas. 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 Texas at 12:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Kansas City Bus Station and take an average of 28h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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22h 8m • 3 changes
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36h 38m • 3 changes
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22h 8m • 3 changes
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36h 36m • 3 changes
Want to know about travelling from Des Moines to Texas? 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 Texas. However, there are services departing from Des Moines station and arriving at Texas station via Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 18m.
Des Moines to Texas bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Des Moines station.
Des Moines to Texas bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Downtown Houston station.
The distance between Des Moines and Texas is 1,230.7 km. The road distance is 1,633 km.
You can take a bus from Des Moines to Louisiana St @ Prairie St via Kansas City Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Downtown Houston, and St Joseph Pkwy @ Louisiana St in around 22h 48m.