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Cheap bus tickets from Des Moines, IA to San Diego, CA

from 161,84 €

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Avg. trip duration

38 hr 58 mins

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Avg. distance

2625 km

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Cheapest trip

From 161,84 €

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2

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Frequently asked questions

Yes, weekend trip options are available from Des Moines to San Diego. Check out the route's schedule and chose the best option to suit your plans!
Yes, night trip options are available from Des Moines to San Diego. Check out the route's schedule and choose the best option to suit your plans!
With FlixBus, you can conveniently reach 31 destinations from San Diego, including Los Angeles, Orange County-Anaheim-Santa Ana, Long Beach.
The price of a children's bus ticket from Des Moines to San Diego depends on the age of the child and the time of booking. Children under the age of 15 receive a discount on the regular adult fare. At the time of booking, we calculate the cheapest price for you from all available rates and discounts. If the discounted price is lower than the child fare, the selected passengers pay the same price. Please, make sure you check our child travel and seat policy. Strollers and foldable pushchairs (width + length + height = max 240 cm) can be transported in the luggage compartment of the bus free of charge.
You can get from Des Moines to San Diego for as little as 161,84 €. Take advantage of our best deals on FlixBus tickets by traveling off-peak and during the week. You can buy your ticket from Des Moines to San Diego most easily on this website or in the app.
When traveling from Des Moines to San Diego, 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.
We offer several payment methods for purchasing your ticket from Des Moines to San Diego securely. You can choose among card payment, PayPal, Google Pay and many more. Once in the payment section, you will be able to see all the available options and pick your preferred one. If you are having difficulties with payment, check out our help page about payments. If you buy your bus ticket onboard or at a sales point you are also given the option to pay cash.
Passengers traveling from Des Moines to San Diego can bring one checked luggage and one piece of hand luggage for free. If you want to carry additional or special luggage, you can check all the options available on this page.
Yes, all FlixBus buses from Des Moines to San Diego are equipped for passengers with reduced mobility. We strive to make our buses as comfortable and accessible as possible for people with disabilities and limited mobility. Service animals are allowed on board all FlixBus buses traveling from Des Moines to San Diego. The transportation of wheelchairs, foldable wheelchairs, walking aid and other assistive mobility devices is free of charge.
Traveling by bus from Des Moines to San Diego is one of the most environmentally-friendly options available as it reduces traffic associated emissions, and passengers can offset their carbon emissions when they travel with FlixBus by clicking the CO₂ compensation box when booking their ticket.
FlixBus buses traveling from Des Moines to San Diego offer extra legroom, private outlets, and restrooms. Most buses also provide free Wi-Fi.
The earliest FlixBus ride from Des Moines to San Diego departs at 00:01.
The latest FlixBus ride from Des Moines to San Diego departs at 19:10.
There is one bus station in Des Moines; Des Moines. You can find its location on the map on his page.
There are 4 bus stations in San Diego; San Diego (Downtown/Seaport Village), San Diego (La Jolla - UC San Diego), San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus), San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop. You can find the location of the stations on the map on this page.
No, you don't need to print your ticket if you purchased it online or via the app. Simply show the driver the QR code that you received via email or that is stored in the app and you're ready to travel from Des Moines to San Diego. It's that easy!

Looking for bus tickets from Des Moines to San Diego?

Look no further, we’ve got all the details you need to plan your bus trip! The journey Des Moines to San Diego takes as little as 26 hours 35 minutes and can cost as little as 161,84 €. The first bus leaves at 00:01 and the last bus leaves at 19:10. FlixBus runs 3 rides each day between Des Moines and San Diego and when travelling with FlixBus, you can expect free Wifi, power sockets and a guaranteed seat for your journey.