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Burlingame to Des Moines buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Burlingame and Des Moines takes 46h 8m and the fastest bus takes 43h 53m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Burlingame 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.

46h 8m
Duration
1,987 mi
Distance
$422
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Burlingame to Des Moines bus times

Buses run 6 times a week between Burlingame and Des Moines. The earliest departure is at 3:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Burlingame is at 11:01 AM which arrives into Des Moines at 8:55 AM. All services require a transfer at San Francisco Bus Station and take an average of 46h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    SamTransGreyhound USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USA43h 58m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    SamTransGreyhound USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USA43h 58m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    SamTransGreyhound USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USA43h 58m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    SamTransGreyhound USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USA43h 53m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    SamTransGreyhound USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USA2d 2h • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Burlingame 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 Burlingame to Des Moines.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,986.7 mi
  • Duration: 46h 8m

What companies run services between Burlingame, CA, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from California Dr & Broadway to Des Moines via San Francisco Bus Station, Sparks Transit Center, and Denver Union Station in around 45h 5m.

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