What is the cheapest way to get from Bettendorf to Des Moines?

The cheapest way to get from Bettendorf to Des Moines is to bus via Iowa City which costs $26 - $45 and takes 4h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bettendorf to Des Moines?

The fastest way to get from Bettendorf to Des Moines is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Bettendorf and Des Moines?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Moline Center Station station and arriving at Des Moines. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 5m.

How far is it from Bettendorf to Des Moines?

The distance between Bettendorf and Des Moines is 177 miles. The road distance is 169.4 miles.

How do I travel from Bettendorf to Des Moines without a car?

The best way to get from Bettendorf to Des Moines without a car is to bus which takes 4h 5m and costs $27 - $45.

How long does it take to get from Bettendorf to Des Moines?

The bus from Moline Center Station to Des Moines takes 4h 5m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Bettendorf to Des Moines bus from?

Bettendorf to Des Moines bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Moline Center Station.

Bus or fly from Bettendorf to Des Moines?

The best way to get from Bettendorf to Des Moines is to bus which takes 4h 5m and costs $27 - $45. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $70 - $380 and takes 5h 6m.

Where does the Bettendorf to Des Moines bus arrive?

Bettendorf to Des Moines bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.

Can I drive from Bettendorf to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Bettendorf to Des Moines is 169 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Bettendorf to Des Moines.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bettendorf to Des Moines?

Book your Bettendorf to Des Moines bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 248+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Bettendorf to Des Moines - 4 ways to travel via bus, car, and plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Bettendorf to Des Moines by bus (Greyhound), car, or plane

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Bus (Greyhound)
best
1. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0155S / ...
4h 5m
$27–45
Bus via Iowa City (Greyhound)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus Greyhound US0155S
2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
4h 40m
$26–42
Drive 168.4 mi
1. Drive from Bettendorf to Des Moinescar 168.4 mi
2h 50m
$31–45
Fly
1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MLI - DSM
5h 6m
$74–374

Bettendorf to Des Moines by bus (Greyhound)

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Distance: 175.9 mi
Duration: 4h 5m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Moline Center Station to Des Moines twice daily. Tickets cost $27–45 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Des Moines (DSM) hourly.

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