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How to get from 31st St / Valley West Mall (Southbound), Wdm to Altoona, IA by bus?

From 31st St / Valley West Mall (Southbound), Wdm to Altoona, IA by bus

To get from 31st St / Valley West Mall (Southbound), Wdm to Altoona, IA in Altoona, 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 34th Ave SW / Aldi, Alt station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 45 min. The bus schedule from 31st St / Valley West Mall (Southbound), Wdm may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Altoona, IA on the Moovit app.

105min
Bus - 33
Bus - 1717
Walk to Altoona, IA
Leaves from 31st St / Valley West Mall (Southbound), Wdm

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    31st St / Valley West Mall (Southbound), Wdm
  • 2
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    Dart Central Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    6th Ave / Ascension St, Dsm
    ID 541
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    6th Ave / Mercy Hospital, Dsm
    ID 580
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Altoona
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    34th Ave SW / Aldi, Alt
    ID 4283
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to Altoona, IA
    Walk to
    Altoona, IA
    2.17 mi • 45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from 31st St / Valley West Mall (Southbound), Wdm to Altoona, IA by bus via 52 and 17

To get from 31st St / Valley West Mall (Southbound), Wdm to Altoona, IA in Altoona, take the 52 bus from 31st St / Valley West Mall (Southbound), Wdm station to 7th St / Crocker St, Dsm station. Next, take the 17 bus from 6th Ave / Crocker St, Dsm station to 34th Ave SW / Aldi, Alt station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 42 min. The bus schedule from 31st St / Valley West Mall (Southbound), Wdm may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Altoona, IA on the Moovit app.

102min
Bus - 5252
Bus - 1717
Walk to Altoona, IA
Leaves from 31st St / Valley West Mall (Southbound), Wdm

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    31st St / Valley West Mall (Southbound), Wdm
  • 2
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Dart Central Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    7th St / Crocker St, Dsm
    ID 612
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    6th Ave / Crocker St, Dsm
    ID 559
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Altoona
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    34th Ave SW / Aldi, Alt
    ID 4283
    29 min
  • 7
    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 31st St / Valley West Mall (Southbound), Wdm to Altoona, IA

The distance between 31st St / Valley West Mall (Southbound), Wdm and Altoona, IA is approximately 17.17 mi, which can typically be travelled in 105 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 31st St / Valley West Mall (Southbound), Wdm 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 31st St / Valley West Mall (Southbound), Wdm to Altoona, IA

To check the bus schedule from 31st St / Valley West Mall (Southbound), Wdm to Altoona, IA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (31st St / Valley West Mall (Southbound), Wdm) 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.

Alternative route from 31st St / Valley West Mall (Southbound), Wdm to Altoona, IA by bus via 52 and 17

To get from 31st St / Valley West Mall (Southbound), Wdm to Altoona, IA in Altoona, take the 52 bus from 31st St / Valley West Mall (Southbound), Wdm station to 7th St / Crocker St, Dsm station. Next, take the 17 bus from 6th Ave / Crocker St, Dsm station to 34th Ave SW / Aldi, Alt station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 42 min. The bus schedule from 31st St / Valley West Mall (Southbound), Wdm may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Altoona, IA on the Moovit app.

102min
Bus - 5252
Bus - 1717
Walk to Altoona, IA
Leaves from 31st St / Valley West Mall (Southbound), Wdm

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    31st St / Valley West Mall (Southbound), Wdm
  • 2
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Dart Central Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    7th St / Crocker St, Dsm
    ID 612
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    6th Ave / Crocker St, Dsm
    ID 559
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Altoona
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    34th Ave SW / Aldi, Alt
    ID 4283
    29 min
  • 7
    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 31st St / Valley West Mall (Southbound), Wdm to Altoona, IA?

    The fastest way takes 105 minutes, using Bus line 3, Bus line 17.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 31st St / Valley West Mall (Southbound), Wdm to Altoona, IA?

    The alternative route takes 102 minutes, using Bus line 52, Bus line 17.

  • Is there a direct bus between 31st St / Valley West Mall (Southbound), Wdm and Altoona, IA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 45 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 31st St / Valley West Mall (Southbound), Wdm to Altoona, IA?

    The 3 bus line goes from Dart Central Station station near 31st St / Valley West Mall (Southbound), Wdm in 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, IA.

  • How long does it take to travel from 31st St / Valley West Mall (Southbound), Wdm to Altoona, IA by bus?

    The total travel time between 31st St / Valley West Mall (Southbound), Wdm and Altoona, IA by bus is about 1 hr 45 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 31st St / Valley West Mall (Southbound), Wdm to get to Altoona, IA?

    Get on the 3 bus from the Dart Central Station stop near 31st St / Valley West Mall (Southbound), Wdm in West Des Moines.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 31st St / Valley West Mall (Southbound), Wdm and Altoona, IA?

    Get off the bus at the 6th Ave / Ascension St, Dsm stop, which is closest to Altoona, IA.