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Sacramento to Des Moines buses

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Trip Overview

The bus between Sacramento and Des Moines takes 38h 35m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Sacramento 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.

38h 35m
Duration
1,872 mi
Distance
$399
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Sacramento to Des Moines bus times

Buses run 6 times a week between Sacramento and Des Moines. The service departs Sacramento at 4:20 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 38h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sacramento 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.

Map of how to get from Sacramento to Des Moines.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,871.7 mi
  • Duration: 38h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Des Moines via Sparks Transit Center and Denver Union Station in around 38h 55m.

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