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One passenger / one way

  • Departure time: 12 September at
    Departure city: Phoenix
    Departure location: Phoenix Bus Station
    Arrival time: 14 September at
    Destination city: Des Moines
    Destination location: Des Moines (Subway)
    Operated by: GreyhoundGreyhound
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 1 November at
    Departure city: Phoenix
    Departure location: Phoenix Bus Station
    Arrival time: 3 November at
    Destination city: Des Moines
    Destination location: Des Moines (Subway)
    Operated by: GreyhoundGreyhound
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 2 November at
    Departure city: Phoenix
    Departure location: Tempe (University/Rural)
    Arrival time: 4 November at
    Destination city: Des Moines
    Destination location: Des Moines (Subway)
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound
    FlixBus + Greyhound
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 2 November at
    Departure city: Phoenix
    Departure location: Phoenix Airport (PHX)/44th Street station
    Arrival time: 4 November at
    Destination city: Des Moines
    Destination location: Des Moines (Subway)
    Operated by: GreyhoundGreyhound
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 2 November at
    Departure city: Phoenix
    Departure location: Phoenix Bus Station
    Arrival time: 4 November at
    Destination city: Des Moines
    Destination location: Des Moines (Subway)
    Operated by: GreyhoundGreyhound
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Phoenix, AZ to Des Moines: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$272
Average bus trip duration2d 5h
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure07:20
Distance1152 miles
Latest bus departure23:05

Phoenix to Des Moines Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Phoenix, AZ - Des Moines

  1. What's the distance between Phoenix and Des Moines by coach?

    The journey from Phoenix to Des Moines by coach covers an approximate distance of 1154 miles (1861 km).

  2. How can I travel from Phoenix to Des Moines avoiding air travel?

    To travel from Phoenix 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 also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

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

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Phoenix, AZ to Des Moines was searched and found on 2 Sept 2025 with a price of US$225

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

You can expect to pay from US$225 to US$225 for a bus ticket from Phoenix, AZ to Des Moines based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$225, which is on 2025-09-02.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Phoenix to Des Moines.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Phoenix to Des Moines.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Phoenix to Des Moines.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Phoenix to Des Moines, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

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.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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