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Stockton to Des Moines buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Stockton and Des Moines takes 41h 9m and the fastest bus takes 39h 55m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Stockton 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.

41h 9m
Duration
1,924 mi
Distance
$420
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Stockton to Des Moines bus times

Buses run 6 times a week between Stockton and Des Moines. The service departs Stockton at 3:00 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Des Moines at 08:55:00. All services require a transfer at Sacramento Bus Station and take an average of 41h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Flixbus USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USA39h 55m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Flixbus USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USA39h 55m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Flixbus USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USA39h 55m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Flixbus USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USA39h 55m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Flixbus USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USA39h 55m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Stockton 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: 1,923.9 mi
  • Duration: 41h 9m

What companies run services between Stockton, San Joaquin County, CA, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Stockton to Des Moines via Sacramento Bus Station, Sparks Transit Center, and Denver Union Station in around 41h.

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