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Houston to Des Moines buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Houston and Des Moines takes 25h 40m and the fastest bus takes 22h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Houston to Des Moines. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

25h 40m
Duration
1,010 mi
Distance
$204
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Bus

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  1. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
  2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
  3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
21h 30m
$147–337

Houston to Des Moines bus times

Buses run twice daily between Houston and Des Moines. The earliest departure is at 10:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Houston is at 6:00 PM which arrives into Des Moines at 10:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Dallas Bus Station and take an average of 25h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Houston to Des Moines? 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: 1,009.8 mi
  • Duration: 25h 40m

What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Downtown Houston to Des Moines via Dallas Bus Station and Kansas City in around 21h 30m.

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