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Trip Overview

The average bus between Memphis and Des Moines takes 18h 34m and the fastest bus takes 18h 27m. There is at least one bus per day from Memphis 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.

18h 34m
Duration
747 mi
Distance
$186
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Memphis to Des Moines bus times

Buses run once daily between Memphis and Des Moines. The earliest departure is at 8:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Memphis is at 4:17 PM which arrives into Des Moines at 11:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Memphis Bus Station and take an average of 18h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    MATA TransitFlixbus USAGreyhound USAJefferson Lines18h 46m • 3 changes
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    MATA TransitGreyhound USAGreyhound USAJefferson Lines18h 27m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    MATA TransitFlixbus USAGreyhound USAJefferson Lines18h 46m • 3 changes
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    MATA TransitGreyhound USAGreyhound USAJefferson Lines18h 27m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    MATA TransitGreyhound USAGreyhound USAJefferson Lines18h 27m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    MATA TransitGreyhound USAGreyhound USAJefferson Lines18h 27m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    MATA TransitGreyhound USAGreyhound USAJefferson Lines18h 27m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    MATA TransitFlixbus USAGreyhound USAJefferson Lines18h 46m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Memphis 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.

Map of how to get from Memphis to Des Moines.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 746.7 mi
  • Duration: 18h 34m

What companies run services between Memphis, TN, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from 2ND STREET at ADAMS AVENUE to Des Moines via Memphis Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and Kansas City in around 16h 26m.

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