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Athens to Des Moines buses

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Trip Overview

The bus between Athens and Des Moines takes 29h 20m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Athens 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.

29h 20m
Duration
1,072 mi
Distance
$236
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Athens to Des Moines bus times

Buses run 6 times a week between Athens and Des Moines. The service departs Athens at 5:25 PM in the evening, which arrives into Des Moines at 21:45:00. All services require a transfer at Atlanta Bus Station and take an average of 29h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Athens 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: 1,071.8 mi
  • Duration: 29h 20m

What companies run services between Athens, GA, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Athens Transit Center to Des Moines via Atlanta Bus Station and Indianapolis Union Station in around 25h 30m.

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