Trip information

Departure: Philadelphia, PA
Arrival: Des Moines, IA
Fastest route: 44h 15min
Distance: 1795km
Cheapest route: $159
Transfers: 2
Bus companies: Greyhound, BoltBus

Cheap bus schedules leaving on Thursday

One Passenger / One Trip

10:15am

Philadelphia, PA

JFK Bd & N 30th St

5:30am

Des Moines, IA

Des Moines Bus Station

44h 15min

++ 2 layovers

$165

Multiple companies

10:15am

Philadelphia, PA

JFK Bd & N 30th St

4:45pm

Boston, MA

South Station Bus Terminal

6h 30min

BoltBus

$21

0h 15min layover

5:00pm

Boston, MA

South Station Bus Terminal

9:30pm

New York, NY

Port Authority Bus Terminal

4h 30min

Greyhound

$9

1h 30min layover

11:00pm

New York, NY

Port Authority Bus Terminal

5:30am

Des Moines, IA

Des Moines Bus Station

31h 30min

Greyhound

$135

10:15am

Philadelphia, PA

JFK Bd & N 30th St

5:30am

Des Moines, IA

Des Moines Bus Station

44h 15min

++ 2 layovers

$173

Multiple companies

10:15am

Philadelphia, PA

JFK Bd & N 30th St

4:45pm

Boston, MA

South Station Bus Terminal

6h 30min

BoltBus

$21

0h 15min layover

5:00pm

Boston, MA

South Station Bus Terminal

4:00pm

Chicago, IL

95th & Dan Ryan CTA

24h 0min

Greyhound

$107

4h 45min layover

8:45pm

Chicago, IL

95th & Dan Ryan CTA

5:30am

Des Moines, IA

Des Moines Bus Station

8h 45min

Greyhound

$45

4:15pm

Philadelphia, PA

JFK Bd & N 30th St

5:35pm

Des Moines, IA

Des Moines Bus Station

50h 20min

++ 2 layovers

$159

Multiple companies

4:15pm

Philadelphia, PA

JFK Bd & N 30th St

10:45pm

Boston, MA

South Station Bus Terminal

6h 30min

BoltBus

$20

2h 15min layover

1:00am

Boston, MA

South Station Bus Terminal

5:20am

New York, NY

Port Authority Bus Terminal

4h 20min

Greyhound

$20

1h 50min layover

7:10am

New York, NY

Port Authority Bus Terminal

5:35pm

Des Moines, IA

Des Moines Bus Station

35h 25min

Greyhound

$119

Overview

Traveling from Philadelphia to Des Moines by bus

First departure
10:15am
Avg price
$165.67
Carriers
2
Last arrival
5:35pm

Bus information Philadelphia - Des Moines

The Philadelphia - Des Moines route has approximately 3 frequencies and its minimum duration is around 44h 15min. It is important you book your ticket in advance to avoid running out, since $159 tickets tend to run out quickly.
The distance between Philadelphia and Des Moines is around 1795 kilometers and the bus companies that can help you in your journey are: Greyhound, BoltBus.
Remember that the number of transfers to be made will be at least 2 so in some cases you should book the tickets separately.

  • Trips per day 3
  • Direct trips 0

How long does it take to get from Philadelphia to Des Moines by bus?

Bus journey may vary depending on the state of the roads. The minimum duration is usually around 44h 15min to cover 1795 kilometers.

I'm looking for cheap tickets for this route ...

According to our data, the cheapest ticket costs $159 and leaves JFK Bd & N 30th St. If you decide to make this journey you will have to do 2 stops before reaching Des Moines Bus Station.

  • Avg duration 46h 16min
  • Cheapest price $159

What time does the last bus leave?

Last bus leaves at 4:15pm from JFK Bd & N 30th St and arrives at 5:35pm at Des Moines Bus Station. It will take 50h 20min, its price is $159 and the number of changes will be 2.

Are there any direct routes between Philadelphia and Des Moines?

We do not have direct routes in our database. The minimum number of transfers will be 2 and the total duration of the trip will be approximately 44h 15min.

  • Last bus 4:15pm
  • Transfers 2

What are the bus stations in Philadelphia?

  • JFK Bd & N 30th St
    3101 John F. Kennedy Blvd
    Philadelphia, PA 19104
    USA

What are the bus stations in Des Moines?

  • Des Moines Bus Station
    1501 2nd Ave North
    Des Moines, IA 50314
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