There are 2 ways to get from Nebraska to Des Moines by bus or car
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Nebraska to Des Moines by bus
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The cheapest way to get from Nebraska to Des Moines is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Nebraska to Des Moines is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Nebraska to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Omaha and arriving at Des Moines via Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
The distance between Nebraska and Des Moines is 408 miles. The road distance is 133.1 miles.
The best way to get from Nebraska to Des Moines without a car is to bus which takes 8h 20m and costs $35 - $190.
It takes approximately 8h 20m to get from Nebraska to Des Moines, including transfers.
Nebraska to Des Moines bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Omaha station.
Nebraska to Des Moines bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nebraska to Des Moines is 133 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Nebraska to Des Moines.
There are 231+ hotels available in Des Moines.
What companies run services between Nebraska, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?
You can take a bus from Omaha to Des Moines via Kansas City in around 8h 20m.
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Omaha to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–95
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
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