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Traverse City to Des Moines buses

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Trip Overview

The bus between Traverse City and Des Moines takes 33h 30m. The bus runs, on average, once a week from Traverse City 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.

33h 30m
Duration
673 mi
Distance
Once a week
Frequency

Traverse City to Des Moines bus times

Buses run once a week between Traverse City and Des Moines. The service departs Traverse City at 10:25 AM in the morning, which arrives into Des Moines at 18:55:00. All services require a transfer at Grand Rapids and take an average of 33h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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Want to know about travelling from Traverse City 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: 673 mi
  • Duration: 33h 30m

What companies run services between Traverse City, MI, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Traverse City to Des Moines via Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, Chicago Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 16h 57m.

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