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Trip Overview

The bus between Des Moines and Sacramento takes 39h 50m. The bus runs, on average, 2 times per week from Des Moines to Sacramento. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

39h 50m
Duration
1,873 mi
Distance
$395
Average price
Twice a week
Frequency

Des Moines to Sacramento bus times

Buses run twice a week between Des Moines and Sacramento. The service departs Des Moines at 7:35 PM in the evening, which arrives into Sacramento at 09:25:00. All services require a transfer at Denver Union Station and take an average of 39h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USA39h 50m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Des Moines to Sacramento? 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: 1,873.1 mi
  • Duration: 39h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Des Moines to Sacramento Bus Station via Denver Union Station and Sparks Transit Center in around 40h.

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