How to get from Central Transfer to Altoona, IA by bus?

From Central Transfer to Altoona, IA by bus

To get from Central Transfer to Altoona, IA you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the GREYHOUND US0154 bus from Waterloo (Union Bus Depot) station to Des Moines station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 50 bus and finally take the 17 bus from Hubbell Ave / E 42nd St, Dsm station to 34th Ave SW / Aldi, Alt station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 37 min. The bus schedule from Central Transfer may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Altoona, IA on the Moovit app.

277min
Walk to bus station
Bus - GREYHOUND US0154GREYHOUND US0154
Bus - 5050
Bus - 1717
Walk to Altoona, IA
Leaves from Waterloo (Union Bus Depot)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Waterloo (Union Bus Depot)
    ID WER6
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0154GREYHOUND US0154
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0154
    Des Moines
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Des Moines
    ID DSM6
    175 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    E Euclid Ave / Dixon St, Dsm
    ID 4074
    400 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5050
    Wait for bus
    50
    E 42nd Street
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hubbell Ave / E 42nd St, Dsm
    ID 1237
    8 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Altoona
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    34th Ave SW / Aldi, Alt
    ID 4283
    4 min
  • 9
    Walk to Altoona, IA
    Walk to
    Altoona, IA
    2.17 mi • 45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Central Transfer to Altoona, IA by bus via GREYHOUND US0154, 4 and 17

To get from Central Transfer to Altoona, IA you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the GREYHOUND US0154 bus from Waterloo (Union Bus Depot) station to Des Moines station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 4 bus and finally take the 17 bus from E University Ave / E 14th St (Far-Side), Dsm station to 34th Ave SW / Aldi, Alt station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 37 min. The bus schedule from Central Transfer may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Altoona, IA on the Moovit app.

277min
Walk to bus station
Bus - GREYHOUND US0154GREYHOUND US0154
Bus - 44
Bus - 1717
Walk to Altoona, IA
Leaves from Waterloo (Union Bus Depot)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Waterloo (Union Bus Depot)
    ID WER6
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0154GREYHOUND US0154
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0154
    Des Moines
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Des Moines
    ID DSM6
    175 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    E 14th St / E Euclid Ave (Far-Side), Dsm
    ID 1076
    750 yd • 9 min
  • 5
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Dart Central Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    E 14th St / E University Ave (Far-Side), Dsm
    ID 4325
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    E University Ave / E 14th St (Far-Side), Dsm
    ID 2618
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Altoona
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    34th Ave SW / Aldi, Alt
    ID 4283
    17 min
  • 10
    Walk to Altoona, IA
    Walk to
    Altoona, IA
    2.17 mi • 45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Central Transfer to Altoona, IA

The distance between Central Transfer and Altoona, IA is approximately 114.13 mi, which can typically be travelled in 277 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Central Transfer to Altoona, IA by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Altoona – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Central Transfer to Altoona, IA

To check the bus schedule from Central Transfer to Altoona, IA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Central Transfer) and destination (Altoona, IA), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Central Transfer to Altoona, IA by bus via GREYHOUND US0154, 4 and 17

To get from Central Transfer to Altoona, IA you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the GREYHOUND US0154 bus from Waterloo (Union Bus Depot) station to Des Moines station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 4 bus and finally take the 17 bus from E University Ave / E 14th St (Far-Side), Dsm station to 34th Ave SW / Aldi, Alt station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 37 min. The bus schedule from Central Transfer may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Altoona, IA on the Moovit app.

277min
Walk to bus station
Bus - GREYHOUND US0154GREYHOUND US0154
Bus - 44
Bus - 1717
Walk to Altoona, IA
Leaves from Waterloo (Union Bus Depot)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Waterloo (Union Bus Depot)
    ID WER6
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0154GREYHOUND US0154
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0154
    Des Moines
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Des Moines
    ID DSM6
    175 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    E 14th St / E Euclid Ave (Far-Side), Dsm
    ID 1076
    750 yd • 9 min
  • 5
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Dart Central Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    E 14th St / E University Ave (Far-Side), Dsm
    ID 4325
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    E University Ave / E 14th St (Far-Side), Dsm
    ID 2618
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Altoona
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    34th Ave SW / Aldi, Alt
    ID 4283
    17 min
  • 10
    Walk to Altoona, IA
    Walk to
    Altoona, IA
    2.17 mi • 45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Central Transfer to Altoona, IA?

    The fastest way takes 277 minutes, using Bus line GREYHOUND US0154, Bus line 50, Bus line 17.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Central Transfer to Altoona, IA?

    The alternative route takes 277 minutes, using Bus line GREYHOUND US0154, Bus line 4, Bus line 17.

  • Is there a direct bus between Central Transfer and Altoona, IA?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 37 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Central Transfer to Altoona, IA?

    The GREYHOUND US0154 bus line goes from Waterloo (Union Bus Depot) station near Central Transfer in Des Moines to Des Moines station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Des Moines station near Altoona, IA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Central Transfer to Altoona, IA by bus?

    The total travel time between Central Transfer and Altoona, IA by bus is about 4 hr 37 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Central Transfer to get to Altoona, IA?

    Get on the GREYHOUND US0154 bus from the Waterloo (Union Bus Depot) stop near Central Transfer in Des Moines.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Central Transfer and Altoona, IA?

    Get off the bus at the Des Moines stop, which is closest to Altoona, IA.

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