The average bus between Cedar Rapids and Des Moines takes 5h 16m and the fastest bus takes 3h 22m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cedar Rapids 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.
Buses run twice daily between Cedar Rapids and Des Moines. The earliest departure is at 10:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cedar Rapids is at 6:33 PM which arrives into Des Moines at 2:35 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Cedar Rapids to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Cedar Rapids station and arriving at Des Moines station via Court St Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
Cedar Rapids to Des Moines bus services, operated by 380Express, depart from GTC Bay 9 station.
Cedar Rapids to Des Moines bus services, operated by 380Express, arrive at Des Moines station.
Book your Cedar Rapids to Des Moines bus tickets online with 380Express and Greyhound USA.
The distance between Cedar Rapids and Des Moines is 169.1 km. The road distance is 225 km.
You can take a bus from GTC Bay 9 to Des Moines via Iowa City in around 4h 2m.