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Today25 Jun
from US$131
Tomorrow26 Jun
Fri27 Jun
Sat28 Jun
Sun29 Jun
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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: 25 June at
    Departure city: Memphis
    Departure location: Memphis Bus Station
    Arrival time: 26 June at
    Destination city: Des Moines
    Destination location: Des Moines (Subway)
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Memphis to Des Moines: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$159
Average bus trip duration20h 25m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure18:10
Distance492 miles

Memphis to Des Moines Bus

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Bus service from Memphis to Des Moines will be provided by the most trusted bus companies.

From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from Memphis to Des Moines, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Memphis, TN - Des Moines

  1. How far is Des Moines from Memphis by coach?

    The journey from Memphis to Des Moines by coach covers an approximate distance of 485 miles (783 km).

  2. What is the best way to go from Memphis to Des Moines without flying?

    To travel from Memphis to Des Moines without flying, you can take the coaches. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
23/06
US$151
24/06
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Today
US$123
26/06
US$156
27/06
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28/06
US$156
29/06
US$107
30/06
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Memphis to Des Moines was searched and found on 29 Jun 2025 with a price of US$107

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Memphis to Des Moines as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$107 to US$156 for a bus ticket from Memphis to Des Moines based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$107, which is on 2025-06-29.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Memphis and Des Moines!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Memphis to Des Moines, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Memphis to Des Moines that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Memphis to Des Moines.

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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Bus from Memphis to Des Moines

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