IL → IA · about 159 miles
Moline to Des Moines bus schedule
Jefferson Lines and Greyhound run 19 direct buses a week from Moline to Des Moines. The fastest takes 4 hours 5 minutes; the first bus leaves at 10:30 AM and the last at 12:30 PM. The standard fare with Jefferson Lines is $69 one way.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses a week
- 19
- Fastest trip
- 4h 05m
- First bus
- 10:30 AM
- Last bus
- 12:30 PM
- Standard fare
- $69
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:30 AM | 2:35 PM | 4h 05m | Daily | Moline Center Station Metrolink to Des Moines | Greyhound Full timetable | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| 12:05 PM | 5:10 PM | 5h 05m | Daily | Moline to Des Moines | Jefferson Lines Full timetable | $69Book (carrier website) |
| 12:30 PM | 6:45 PM | 6h 15m | Wed–Sun | Moline Center Station Metrolink to Des Moines | Greyhound Full timetable | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
Route map
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Where to board in Moline Where you get off in Des Moines The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in Moline
Where the bus stops in Des Moines
- Des Moines bus stop Map of Des Moines bus stop (Google Maps)
Return trip: Des Moines to Moline
Questions
How long is the bus from Moline to Des Moines?
The fastest direct bus takes 4 hours 5 minutes; the typical trip is 5 hours 5 minutes.
How much is the bus from Moline to Des Moines?
The standard one-way fare with Jefferson Lines is $69. 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 Moline to Des Moines?
The earliest departure is at 10:30 AM (Daily) and the last at 12:30 PM (Wed–Sun).
Which bus companies go from Moline to Des Moines?
Jefferson Lines and Greyhound run direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Moline?
Buses to Des Moines leave from Moline Jefferson Lines bus stop and Moline Center Station Metrolink.