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

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Bettendorf is to bus via Iowa City which costs $26 - $45 and takes 4h 30m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Des Moines and Bettendorf?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Des Moines and arriving at Moline Center Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 45m.

How far is it from Des Moines to Bettendorf?

The distance between Des Moines and Bettendorf is 177 miles. The road distance is 169.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Des Moines to Bettendorf without a car is to bus which takes 3h 45m and costs $27 - $45.

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

The bus from Des Moines to Moline Center Station takes 3h 45m including transfers and departs twice daily.

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

Des Moines to Bettendorf bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.

Bus or fly from Des Moines to Bettendorf?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Bettendorf is to bus which takes 3h 45m and costs $27 - $45. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $90 - $470 and takes 4h 51m.

Where does the Des Moines to Bettendorf bus arrive?

Des Moines to Bettendorf bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Moline Center Station.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Bettendorf?

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Bettendorf?

There are 96+ hotels available in Bettendorf.

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

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

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Bus (Greyhound)
best
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Moline Center Stationbus Greyhound US0155S / ...
3h 45m
$27–45
Bus via Iowa City (Greyhound)
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1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus Greyhound US0123S / ...
2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Stationbus Greyhound US0155S
4h 30m
$26–42
Drive 168.2 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Bettendorfcar 168.2 mi
2h 50m
$31–45
Fly
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane DSM - MLI
4h 51m
$90–464

Des Moines to Bettendorf by bus (Greyhound)

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Distance: 176.2 mi
Duration: 3h 45m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Des Moines to Moline Center Station twice daily. Tickets cost $27–45 and the journey takes 3h 45m. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) hourly.

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