Trip information

Departure: Portland, ME
Arrival: Des Moines, IA
Fastest route: 34h 35min
Distance: 2206km
Cheapest route: $156
Transfers: Between 1 and 2
Bus companies: Greyhound, Peter Pan

Cheap bus schedules leaving on Thursday

One Passenger / One Trip

8:20am

Portland, ME

Greyhound Bus Station

5:55pm

Des Moines, IA

Des Moines Bus Station

34h 35min

++ 2 layovers

$162

Multiple companies

8:20am

Portland, ME

Greyhound Bus Station

10:40am

Boston, MA

South Station Bus Terminal

2h 20min

Greyhound

$12

1h 21min layover

12:01pm

Boston, MA

South Station Bus Terminal

4:45pm

New York, NY

Port Authority Bus Terminal

4h 44min

Peter Pan

$15

0h 30min layover

5:15pm

New York, NY

Port Authority Bus Terminal

5:55pm

Des Moines, IA

Des Moines Bus Station

25h 40min

Greyhound

$135

8:20am

Portland, ME

Greyhound Bus Station

5:55pm

Des Moines, IA

Des Moines Bus Station

34h 35min

+ 1 layover

$163

8:20am

Portland, ME

Greyhound Bus Station

4:40pm

New York, NY

Port Authority Bus Terminal

8h 20min

Greyhound

$28

0h 35min layover

5:15pm

New York, NY

Port Authority Bus Terminal

5:55pm

Des Moines, IA

Des Moines Bus Station

25h 40min

Greyhound

$135

2:25pm

Portland, ME

Greyhound Bus Station

5:30am

Des Moines, IA

Des Moines Bus Station

40h 5min

++ 2 layovers

$156

2:25pm

Portland, ME

Greyhound Bus Station

4:45pm

Boston, MA

South Station Bus Terminal

2h 20min

Greyhound

$12

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

2:25pm

Portland, ME

Greyhound Bus Station

5:30am

Des Moines, IA

Des Moines Bus Station

40h 5min

+ 1 layover

$168.5

2:25pm

Portland, ME

Greyhound Bus Station

10:30pm

New York, NY

Port Authority Bus Terminal

8h 5min

Greyhound

$33.5

0h 30min layover

11:00pm

New York, NY

Port Authority Bus Terminal

5:30am

Des Moines, IA

Des Moines Bus Station

31h 30min

Greyhound

$135

Overview

Traveling from Portland to Des Moines by bus

First departure
8:20am
Avg price
$162.38
Carriers
2
Last arrival
5:30am

Bus information Portland - Des Moines

The Portland - Des Moines route has approximately 4 frequencies and its minimum duration is around 34h 35min. It is important you book your ticket in advance to avoid running out, since $156 tickets tend to run out quickly.
The distance between Portland and Des Moines is around 2206 kilometers and the bus companies that can help you in your journey are: Greyhound, Peter Pan.
Remember that the number of transfers to be made will be at least 1 so in some cases you should book the tickets separately.

  • Trips per day 4
  • Direct trips 0

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

Bus journey may vary depending on the state of the roads. The minimum duration is usually around 34h 35min to cover 2206 kilometers.

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

According to our data, the cheapest ticket costs $156 and leaves Greyhound Bus Station. If you decide to make this journey you will have to do 2 stops before reaching Des Moines Bus Station.

  • Avg duration 37h 20min
  • Cheapest price $156

What time does the last bus leave?

Last bus leaves at 2:25pm from Greyhound Bus Station and arrives at 5:30am at Des Moines Bus Station. It will take 40h 5min, its price is $168.5 and the number of changes will be 1.

Are there any direct routes between Portland and Des Moines?

We do not have direct routes in our database. The minimum number of transfers will be 1 and the total duration of the trip will be approximately 34h 35min.

  • Last bus 2:25pm
  • Transfers 1

What are the bus stations in Portland?

  • Greyhound Bus Station
    950 Congress St
    Portland, ME 04102
    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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