The average bus between Fairfax and Des Moines takes 39h 36m and the fastest bus takes 35h 5m. There is at least one bus per day from Fairfax 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 once daily between Fairfax and Des Moines. The earliest departure is at 8:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Fairfax is at 5:57 PM which arrives into Des Moines at 2:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Virginia Ave Nw and 21St St Nw and take an average of 39h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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34h 5m • 3 changes
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44h 38m • 3 changes
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34h 5m • 3 changes
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44h 38m • 3 changes
Want to know about travelling from Fairfax to Des Moines? 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Fairfax to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Fairfax station and arriving at Des Moines station via Chicago Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 36m.
Fairfax to Des Moines bus services, operated by Fairfax Connector, depart from Washington Union Station.
Fairfax to Des Moines bus services, operated by Fairfax Connector, arrive at Des Moines station.
The distance between Fairfax and Des Moines is 1,415.3 km. The road distance is 1,720 km.
You can take a bus from Monument Dr Transit Center Bay D to Des Moines via Virginia Ave Nw and 21St St Nw, New Hampshire Av NW+24 St NW, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, Washington Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 27h 1m.