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- Departure time: August 20 atDeparture city: Des MoinesDeparture location: Des MoinesArrival time: August 20 atDestination city: WaterlooDestination location: WaterlooOperated by: Burlington Trailways
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Bus Des Moines to Waterloo, IA, US: Trip Overview
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Based on 20 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness but often complained with the ticket access. Burlington Trailways ticket prices on this trip start at $59
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The cheapest trip from Des Moines to Waterloo, IA, US was searched and found on Aug 20, 2025 with a price of $44To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Des Moines to Waterloo, IA, US, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $44 to $88 for a bus ticket from Des Moines to Waterloo, IA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $44 which is on 2025-08-25.
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Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Des Moines to Waterloo.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 Des Moines to Waterloo.
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 Des Moines to Waterloo.
Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Des Moines to Waterloo, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
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Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!
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.
9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.
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