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Waterloo to Des Moines buses

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Trip Overview

The bus between Waterloo and Des Moines takes 2h 55m. The bus runs, on average, 5 times per week from Waterloo 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.

2h 55m
Duration
122 mi
Distance
$27
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Waterloo to Des Moines bus times

Buses run 5 times a week between Waterloo and Des Moines. The service departs Waterloo at 3:50 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Des Moines at 18:45:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 55m • Direct

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 55m • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 55m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 55m • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 55m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Waterloo 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: 122.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 55m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Waterloo to Des Moines once daily. Tickets cost $22–35 and the journey takes 2h 55m.

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