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Oakland to Des Moines buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Oakland and Des Moines takes 42h 31m and the fastest bus takes 41h 15m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Oakland 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.

42h 31m
Duration
1,957 mi
Distance
$428
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Oakland to Des Moines bus times

Buses run 6 times a week between Oakland and Des Moines. The service departs Oakland at 1:40 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Des Moines at 08:55:00. All services require a transfer at Sparks Transit Center and take an average of 42h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USA41h 15m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USA41h 15m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USA41h 15m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USA41h 15m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USA41h 15m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Oakland 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.

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  • Distance: 1,957.2 mi
  • Duration: 42h 31m

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

You can take a bus from Oakland to Des Moines via Sparks Transit Center and Denver Union Station in around 41h 40m.

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