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Cheap bus tickets from Des Moines, IA to Indianapolis, IN

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Frequently asked questions

You can get from Des Moines to Indianapolis for as little as $75.07. On average, tickets for this connection cost $98.13.
The bus route from Des Moines to Indianapolis covers 481 miles. FlixBus can bring you from Des Moines to Indianapolis in 10 hours 30 minutes.
Yes! There are 2 rides daily from Des Moines to Indianapolis.
You can buy your bus ticket from Des Moines to Indianapolis choosing your preferred payment method among card, Paypal, Google Pay, and more!
You can track your bus location on our Real-Time Bus Tracker. Just select the relevant bus stop and check the time of arrival. Find out where your bus is and check if there are delays on the route.
Yes, night trip options are available from Des Moines to Indianapolis. Check out the route's schedule and choose the best option to suit your plans!
With FlixBus, you can conveniently reach 95 destinations from Indianapolis, including Chicago, Gary, Chicago 95th & Dan Ryan.

Buses from Des Moines to Indianapolis

Find the cheapest buses from Des Moines to Indianapolis

It couldn't be easier to book your travel from Des Moines to Indianapolis with FlixBus - and when you book in advance, you can save money too! Make your journey even easier with the FlixBus app. All your information will be saved for the next time you travel.

No matter whether you want to travel first thing in the morning or late at night, you'll find a journey to suit your plans. The first bus is at 5:30 am with the last bus leaving at 11:30 pm.
You can pick up a bus ticket from Des Moines to Indianapolis for just $75.07 - that's way cheaper than traveling by any other method.
Buses are also a great choice for environmentally-conscious travelers. We're working towards being 100% carbon neutral and offer all travelers the opportunity to offset their carbon emissions when booking their tickets. Simply select the "CO2 compensation" box when paying online and we'll use all of the money to make a direct impact on the future of sustainable mobility.

What to expect onboard the FlixBus bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis

Traveling from Des Moines to Indianapolis is stess-free, clean and comfortable - and it couldn't be easier to book a ticket. You can book online via the website, on our app, in person at a FlixShops or at resellers.
We accept card payment as well as Paypal, Google Pay and Apple Pay, but there are many more payment options that you can choose from. The easiest way to book your ticket is using our app. You'll be able to make your reservation within seconds and there's no need to print and carry the ticket with you, as your phone will be your ticket.

Want to sit beside family or friends or keep the space beside you free? Need easy access to the toilet or a table to get on with some work whilst traveling? You can reserve a seat when you book on the app or website, and you can choose from a variety of seat options. Once you're settled in your seat, you can sit back and relax with plenty of onboard services to help you make the most of your trip. Most of our buses have onboard Wifi so you can catch up on your favorite shows, chat with your friends or listen to music and podcasts. We've also got toilets onboard, as well as power outlets.
What's more, you get a generous luggage allowance when you travel with FlixBus with one carry-on bag and one checked bag, so you can bring everything you need for your trip.

Onboard services are subject to availability