IA → IA · about 85 miles
Des Moines to Cedar Falls bus schedule
Jefferson Lines runs 7 direct buses a week from Des Moines to Cedar Falls. The fastest takes 4 hours; every bus leaves at 1:00 PM. The standard fare is $30 one way.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 4h 00m
- Leaves at
- 1:00 PM
- Standard fare
- $30
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.
Timetable
Every bus leaves from Des Moines and arrives at Cedar Falls-Waterloo. 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 | Bus company | Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:00 PM | 5:00 PM | 4h 00m | Daily | Jefferson Lines Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
Route map
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Where to board in Des Moines Where you get off in Cedar Falls The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in Des Moines
- Des Moines bus stop Map of Des Moines bus stop (Google Maps)
Where the bus stops in Cedar Falls
- Cedar Falls-Waterloo Map of Cedar Falls-Waterloo (Google Maps)
Return trip: Cedar Falls to Des Moines
Questions
How long is the bus from Des Moines to Cedar Falls?
The fastest direct bus takes 4 hours.
How much is the bus from Des Moines to Cedar Falls?
The standard one-way fare with Jefferson Lines is $30. 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.
What time is the first bus from Des Moines to Cedar Falls?
Every departure is at 1:00 PM (Daily).
Which bus companies go from Des Moines to Cedar Falls?
Jefferson Lines runs direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Des Moines?
Buses to Cedar Falls leave from Des Moines bus stop.