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How to get from West Des Moines to Altoona by bus?
From West Des Moines to Altoona by bus
To get from West Des Moines to Altoona in Des Moines, take the 3 bus from 31st St / Valley West Mall (Southbound), Wdm station to 6th Ave / Ascension St, Dsm station. Next, take the 17 bus from 6th Ave / Mercy Hospital, Dsm station to 36th Ave SW / Walmart, Alt station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min.
52min
317Leaves from 31st St / Valley West Mall (Southbound), Wdm
Step by Step
- 1
Start from bus stationWest Des Moines - 23Wait for bus3Dart Central Station
- 3
Ride to bus station6th Ave / Ascension St, DsmID 54124 min - 4
Walk to bus station6th Ave / Mercy Hospital, DsmID 58050 yd • 1 min - 517Wait for bus17Adventureland
- 6Ride to bus station36th Ave SW / Walmart, AltID 405324 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Alternative route from West Des Moines to Altoona by bus via 52 and 17
To get from West Des Moines to Altoona in Des Moines, take the 52 bus from 31st St / Valley West Mall (Southbound), Wdm station to Dart Central Station station. Next, take the 17 bus from Dart Central Station station to 36th Ave SW / Walmart, Alt station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 50 min.
50min
5217Leaves from 31st St / Valley West Mall (Southbound), Wdm
Step by Step
- 1Start from bus stationWest Des Moines
- 252Wait for bus52Dart Central Station
- 3Ride to bus stationDart Central Station13 min
- 4Walk to bus stationDart Central Station70 yd • 1 min
- 517Wait for bus17Adventureland
- 6Ride to bus station36th Ave SW / Walmart, AltID 405328 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Public transit directions from West Des Moines to Altoona
The distance between West Des Moines, Des Moines and Altoona, Des Moines is approximately 14.85 mi, which can typically be travelled in 52 min. Moovit will show you the directions from West Des Moines to Altoona by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Des Moines – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transit stations close to West Des Moines
West Des Moines is located at West Des Moines, Des Moines and the nearest public transit station is 31st St / Valley West Mall (Northbound), Wdm.
Bus stations close to West Des Moines:
- 31st St / Valley West Mall (Northbound), Wdm
- Westown Pkwy / 30th St, Wdm
- Westown Pkwy / 28th St, Wdm
Public transit stations close to Altoona, Des Moines
Altoona is located at Altoona, Des Moines and the nearest public transit station is E Broadway Ave / E 50th St, Dsm.
Bus stations close to Altoona:
- E Broadway Ave / E 50th St, Dsm
- 36th Ave SW / Walmart, Alt
- 36th Ave SW / 8th St Sw, Alt
Related Routes
- West Des Moines to Grimes
- Mlk Jr Pkwy / College Ave, Dsm to Altoona IA USA
- Hubbell Ave / Hilltop Apts, Dsm to Altoona IA USA
- 19th St / College Ave, Dsm to Altoona IA USA
- Franklin Ave / 51st St, Dsm to Altoona IA USA
- Franklin Ave / Merklin Way, Dsm to Altoona IA USA
- Franklin Ave / Merle Hay Rd, Dsm to West Des Moines
- Franklin Ave / Merle Hay Rd, Dsm to Mercy West Lakes Hospital
- Franklin Ave / Merle Hay Rd, Dsm to Panora, IA
- Merle Hay Rd / #3621, Dsm to Mercy West Lakes Hospital
- Merle Hay Rd / #3621, Dsm to Panora, IA
- Brody School, Dsm to Altoona IA USA
- Woodland Ave / Mlk Jr Pkwy (Far-Side), Dsm to Altoona IA USA
- Woodland Ave / 24th St, Dsm to Altoona IA USA
- 31st St / Center St, Dsm to Mercy West Lakes Hospital
- 31st St / Center St, Dsm to Panora, IA
- 31st St / Center St (Far-Side), Dsm to Altoona IA USA
- Woodland Ave / Four Seasons Apts, Dsm to Altoona IA USA
- Woodland Ave / 28th St, Dsm to Mercy West Lakes Hospital
- Woodland Ave / 28th St, Dsm to Panora, IA
Alternative route from West Des Moines to Altoona by bus via 52 and 17
To get from West Des Moines to Altoona in Des Moines, take the 52 bus from 31st St / Valley West Mall (Southbound), Wdm station to Dart Central Station station. Next, take the 17 bus from Dart Central Station station to 36th Ave SW / Walmart, Alt station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 50 min.
50min
5217Leaves from 31st St / Valley West Mall (Southbound), Wdm
Step by Step
- 1Start from bus stationWest Des Moines
- 252Wait for bus52Dart Central Station
- 3Ride to bus stationDart Central Station13 min
- 4Walk to bus stationDart Central Station70 yd • 1 min
- 517Wait for bus17Adventureland
- 6Ride to bus station36th Ave SW / Walmart, AltID 405328 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from West Des Moines to Altoona?
The fastest way takes 52 minutes, using Bus line 3, Bus line 17.
What is the alternative route to get from West Des Moines to Altoona?
The alternative route takes 50 minutes, using Bus line 52, Bus line 17.
Is there a direct bus between West Des Moines and Altoona in Des Moines?
No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 52 min.
Which bus line goes from West Des Moines to Altoona in Des Moines?
The 3 bus line goes from Dart Central Station station near West Des Moines to 6th Ave / Ascension St, Dsm station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till 6th Ave / Ascension St, Dsm station near Altoona in Des Moines
How long does it take to travel from West Des Moines to Altoona in Des Moines by bus?
The total travel time between West Des Moines and Altoona in Des Moines by bus is about 52 min.
Where do I get on the bus near West Des Moines to get to Altoona in Des Moines?
Get on the 3 bus from the Dart Central Station stop near West Des Moines in Des Moines.
Where do I get off the bus when travelling between West Des Moines and Altoona in Des Moines?
Get off the bus at the 6th Ave / Ascension St, Dsm stop, which is closest to Altoona in Des Moines.