Bus Tickets from Des Moines, IA to Los Angeles, CA

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Bus Des Moines to Los Angeles: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$263
Average Bus Trip Duration2d 13h
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure5:30am
Distance2328 km

Des Moines to Los Angeles Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Des Moines - Los Angeles

  1. How long is the bus ride from Des Moines to Los Angeles?

    The typical travel time from Des Moines to Los Angeles by bus is around 2d 13h. The fastest bus on this trip will get to Los Angeles in 2d 11h

  2. How far is Des Moines from Los Angeles?

    The distance between Des Moines and Los Angeles is approximately 2314 km (1435 miles).

  3. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Des Moines to Los Angeles?

    Buses departing from Jefferson/Trailways Depot in Des Moines will take you to UCLA in Los Angeles.

  4. What is the cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Los Angeles?

    The least expensive option to go from Des Moines to Los Angeles would be going by bus. With a starting ticket price of US$231, this bus becomes your top pick for this journey.

  5. How much does it cost to take the bus from Des Moines to Los Angeles?

    The bus from Des Moines to Los Angeles will cost you US$263, on average.

  6. Can I take an overnight bus from Des Moines to Los Angeles?

    Yes! If you're heading from Des Moines to Los Angeles, you'll find buses departing until 5:30am and arriving the next day.

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Bus Travel Tips

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Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Des Moines to Los Angeles, get comfy and count the stars.

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 Los Angeles.

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Did you know?

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

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.

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