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Trip Overview

The bus between Des Moines and Oakland takes 42h 40m. The bus runs, on average, 2 times per week from Des Moines to Oakland. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

42h 40m
Duration
1,959 mi
Distance
$411
Average price
Twice a week
Frequency

Des Moines to Oakland bus times

Buses run twice a week between Des Moines and Oakland. The service departs Des Moines at 7:35 PM in the evening, which arrives into Oakland at 12:15:00. All services require a transfer at Denver Union Station and take an average of 42h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Greyhound USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USA42h 40m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Greyhound USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USA42h 40m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Des Moines to Oakland? 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 Des Moines to Oakland.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,959.2 mi
  • Duration: 42h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Des Moines to Oakland via Denver Union Station and Sparks Transit Center in around 42h 50m.

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