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Altoona to Des Moines buses

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Trip Overview

The bus between Altoona and Des Moines takes 32h 15m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Altoona 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.

32h 15m
Duration
940 mi
Distance
$204
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Altoona to Des Moines bus times

Buses run 6 times a week between Altoona and Des Moines. The service departs Altoona at 2:30 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Des Moines at 21:45:00. All services require a transfer at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station and take an average of 32h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Altoona 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 Altoona to Des Moines.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 939.9 mi
  • Duration: 32h 15m

What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Altoona Bus Station to Des Moines via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station and Indianapolis Union Station in around 23h 20m.

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