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Richmond to Des Moines buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Richmond and Des Moines takes 35h 22m and the fastest bus takes 29h 45m. The bus service runs several times per day from Richmond 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.

35h 22m
Duration
1,154 mi
Distance
$210
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Bus

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  1. Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus bus
  2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
  3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
27h 30m
$166–336

Richmond to Des Moines bus times

Buses run twice daily between Richmond and Des Moines. The earliest departure is at 2:10 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Richmond is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Des Moines at 2:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Washington Union Station and take an average of 35h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,154.2 mi
  • Duration: 35h 22m

What companies run services between Richmond, VA, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Richmond to Des Moines via Washington Union Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 27h 30m.

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