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Trip Overview

The average bus between Rock Island and Des Moines takes 4h 27m and the fastest bus takes 3h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rock Island 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.

4h 27m
Duration
171 mi
Distance
$35
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Rock Island to Des Moines bus times

Buses run twice daily between Rock Island and Des Moines. The earliest departure is at 10:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rock Island is at 3:35 PM which arrives into Des Moines at 6:55 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 40m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 20m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 40m • Direct
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    bus bus 6h • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 20m • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 40m • Direct
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    bus bus 6h • Direct

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 40m • Direct
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    bus bus 6h • Direct

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 40m • Direct
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    bus bus 6h • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 40m • Direct
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    bus bus 6h • Direct

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 40m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rock Island 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: 171.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between Rock Island, IL, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Davenport to Des Moines 3 times a day. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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