IA → MO · about 182 miles
Des Moines to Kansas City bus schedule
Jefferson Lines and Greyhound run 28 direct buses a week from Des Moines to Kansas City. The fastest takes 3 hours; the first bus leaves at 12:01 AM and the last at 7:10 PM. The standard fare with Jefferson Lines is $40 one way.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses a week
- 28
- Fastest trip
- 3h 00m
- First bus
- 12:01 AM
- Last bus
- 7:10 PM
- Standard fare
- $40
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:01 AM | 3:30 AM | 3h 29m | Daily | Des Moines to Kansas City | Jefferson Lines Full timetable | $40Book (carrier website) |
| 3:40 AM | 7:15 AM | 3h 35m | Daily | Des Moines to Kansas City | Jefferson Lines Full timetable | $40Book (carrier website) |
| 5:25 AM New | 8:40 AM | 3h 15m | Daily | Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| 7:10 PM | 10:10 PM | 3h 00m | Daily | Des Moines to Kansas City | Jefferson Lines Full timetable | $40Book (carrier website) |
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Where to board in Des Moines Where you get off in Kansas City 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 Kansas City
Return trip: Kansas City to Des Moines
Questions
How long is the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City?
The fastest direct bus takes 3 hours; the typical trip is 3 hours 29 minutes.
How much is the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City?
The standard one-way fare with Jefferson Lines is $40. 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 Des Moines to Kansas City?
The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM (Daily) and the last at 7:10 PM (Daily).
Which bus companies go from Des Moines to Kansas City?
Jefferson Lines and Greyhound run direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Des Moines?
Buses to Kansas City leave from Des Moines bus stop.