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Frequently asked questions on the trip Des Moines - Detroit, MI
What is the distance between Des Moines and Detroit?
The distance between Des Moines and Detroit is around 878 km (545 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Des Moines to Detroit?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Jefferson/Trailways Depot, in Des Moines, and end it at Detroit Bus Station, in Detroit.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Des Moines to Detroit was searched and found on Jul 1, 2025 with a price of US$79To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Des Moines to Detroit, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$79 to US$95 for a bus ticket from Des Moines to Detroit based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$79 which is on 2025-07-01.
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The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!
The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.
The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.
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