The average bus between Des Moines and Rock Island takes 4h 9m and the fastest bus takes 3h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Des Moines to Rock Island. 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 3 times a day between Des Moines and Rock Island. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Des Moines is at 9:45 AM which arrives into Rock Island at 3:45 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Des Moines station and arriving at Rock Island station. Services depart 3 times a day, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 4h 9m.
Des Moines to Rock Island bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.
Des Moines to Rock Island bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Davenport station.
Book your Des Moines to Rock Island bus tickets online with Greyhound USA.
The distance between Des Moines and Rock Island is 252.3 km. The road distance is 276 km.
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Des Moines to Davenport 3 times a day. Tickets cost $27–55 and the journey takes 3h 30m.