MO → IA · about 97 miles
Bethany to Des Moines bus schedule
Jefferson Lines and Greyhound run 28 direct buses a week from Bethany to Des Moines. The fastest takes 1 hour 40 minutes; the first bus leaves at 1:10 AM and the last at 10:05 PM. The standard fare with Jefferson Lines is $25 one way.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses a week
- 28
- Fastest trip
- 1h 40m
- First bus
- 1:10 AM
- Last bus
- 10:05 PM
- Standard fare
- $25
A standard fare is the carrier's published one-way price. Many carriers price by demand, so the fare when you book can be higher or lower. Fares don't include any fees the carrier's ticket site may add; BusSchedules.com adds no fees. Fares for Greyhound aren't listed here.
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Bus company | Standard fare & ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:10 AM | 3:20 AM | 2h 10m | Daily | Bethany to Des Moines | Jefferson Lines Full timetable | $25Book (carrier website) |
| 10:15 AM | 12:00 PM | 1h 45m | Daily | Bethany to Des Moines | Jefferson Lines Full timetable | $25Book (carrier website) |
| 9:45 PM | 11:30 PM | 1h 45m | Daily | Bethany to Des Moines | Jefferson Lines Full timetable | $25Book (carrier website) |
| 10:05 PM New | 11:45 PM | 1h 40m | Daily | Bethany Kwik Zone to Des Moines | Greyhound Full timetable | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
Route map
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Where to board in Bethany Where you get off in Des Moines The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in Bethany
- Bethany Kwik Zone Map of Bethany Kwik Zone (Google Maps)
Where the bus stops in Des Moines
- Des Moines bus stop Map of Des Moines bus stop (Google Maps)
Return trip: Des Moines to Bethany
Questions
How long is the bus from Bethany to Des Moines?
The fastest direct bus takes 1 hour 40 minutes; the typical trip is 1 hour 45 minutes.
How much is the bus from Bethany to Des Moines?
The standard one-way fare with Jefferson Lines is $25. Many carriers price by demand, so the fare when you book can be higher or lower. Fares don't include any fees the carrier's ticket site may add; BusSchedules.com adds no fees. Fares for Greyhound aren't listed here; check its website.
What time is the first bus from Bethany to Des Moines?
The earliest departure is at 1:10 AM (Daily) and the last at 10:05 PM (Daily).
Which bus companies go from Bethany to Des Moines?
Jefferson Lines and Greyhound run direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Bethany?
Buses to Des Moines leave from Bethany Kwik Zone.