IA → IA · about 88 miles
Des Moines to Waterloo bus schedule
Greyhound runs 5 direct buses a week from Des Moines to Waterloo. The fastest takes 2 hours 55 minutes; every bus leaves at 9:45 AM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses a week
- 5
- Fastest trip
- 2h 55m
- Leaves at
- 9:45 AM
Timetable
Every bus leaves from Des Moines and arrives at Waterloo Union Bus Depot. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:45 AM | 12:40 PM | 2h 55m | Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Greyhound Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Des Moines Where you get off in Waterloo 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 Waterloo
- Waterloo Union Bus Depot Map of Waterloo Union Bus Depot (Google Maps)
Return trip: Waterloo to Des Moines
Questions
How long is the bus from Des Moines to Waterloo?
The fastest direct bus takes 2 hours 55 minutes.
What time is the first bus from Des Moines to Waterloo?
Every departure is at 9:45 AM (Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun).
Which bus companies go from Des Moines to Waterloo?
Greyhound runs direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Des Moines?
Buses to Waterloo leave from Des Moines bus stop.