The average bus between Independence and Des Moines takes 7h 59m and the fastest bus takes 4h 21m. There is at least one bus per day from Independence 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.
Buses run once daily between Independence and Des Moines. The earliest departure is at 1:23 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Independence is at 7:23 PM which arrives into Des Moines at 6:55 AM. All services require a transfer at East Village - Bay A and take an average of 7h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Independence to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Independence station and arriving at Des Moines station via Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.
Independence to Des Moines bus services, operated by Ride KC, depart from Kansas City station.
Independence to Des Moines bus services, operated by Ride KC, arrive at Des Moines station.
The distance between Independence and Des Moines is 287.3 km. The road distance is 332 km.
Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Kansas City to Des Moines twice daily. Tickets cost $50–75 and the journey takes 3h.
