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Trip Overview

The bus between Des Moines and Traverse City takes 32h 30m. The bus runs, on average, once a week from Des Moines to Traverse City. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

32h 30m
Duration
672 mi
Distance
Once a week
Frequency

Des Moines to Traverse City bus times

Buses run once a week between Des Moines and Traverse City. The service departs Des Moines at 9:20 AM in the morning, which arrives into Traverse City at 18:50:00. All services require a transfer at Chicago Bus Station and take an average of 32h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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Want to know about travelling from Des Moines to Traverse City? 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: 672.3 mi
  • Duration: 32h 30m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Traverse City, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from Des Moines to Traverse City via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, and Grand Rapids in around 17h 18m.

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