How to get from 13th St / Forest Ave, Dsm to Altoona, IA by bus?

From 13th St / Forest Ave, Dsm to Altoona, IA by bus

To get from 13th St / Forest Ave, Dsm to Altoona, IA in Altoona, take the 16 bus from 13th St / Forest Ave, Dsm station to Dart Central Station station. Next, take the 17 bus from Dart Central Station station to 34th Ave SW / Aldi, Alt station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min. The bus schedule from 13th St / Forest Ave, Dsm may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Altoona, IA on the Moovit app.

88min
Bus - 1616
Bus - 1717
Walk to Altoona, IA
Leaves from 13th St / Forest Ave, Dsm

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    13th St / Forest Ave, Dsm
  • 2
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    Dart Central Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dart Central Station
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dart Central Station
    40 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
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to Altoona, IA
    Walk to
    Altoona, IA
    2.17 mi • 45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from 13th St / Forest Ave, Dsm to Altoona, IA by bus via 60 and 17

To get from 13th St / Forest Ave, Dsm to Altoona, IA in Altoona, take the 60 bus from University Ave / 13th St (Far-Side), Dsm 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 26 min. The bus schedule from 13th St / Forest Ave, Dsm may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Altoona, IA on the Moovit app.

86min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6060
Bus - 1717
Walk to Altoona, IA
Leaves from University Ave / 13th St (Far-Side), Dsm

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    University Ave / 13th St (Far-Side), Dsm
    ID 3007
    510 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Ingersoll/University
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    6th Ave / Ascension St, Dsm
    ID 541
    2 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
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Public transit directions from 13th St / Forest Ave, Dsm to Altoona, IA

The distance between 13th St / Forest Ave, Dsm and Altoona, IA is approximately 13.64 mi, which can typically be travelled in 88 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 13th St / Forest Ave, Dsm 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 13th St / Forest Ave, Dsm to Altoona, IA

To check the bus schedule from 13th St / Forest Ave, Dsm to Altoona, IA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (13th St / Forest Ave, Dsm) 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.

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Alternative route from 13th St / Forest Ave, Dsm to Altoona, IA by bus via 60 and 17

To get from 13th St / Forest Ave, Dsm to Altoona, IA in Altoona, take the 60 bus from University Ave / 13th St (Far-Side), Dsm 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 26 min. The bus schedule from 13th St / Forest Ave, Dsm may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Altoona, IA on the Moovit app.

86min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6060
Bus - 1717
Walk to Altoona, IA
Leaves from University Ave / 13th St (Far-Side), Dsm

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    University Ave / 13th St (Far-Side), Dsm
    ID 3007
    510 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Ingersoll/University
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    6th Ave / Ascension St, Dsm
    ID 541
    2 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 13th St / Forest Ave, Dsm to Altoona, IA?

    The fastest way takes 88 minutes, using Bus line 16, Bus line 17.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 13th St / Forest Ave, Dsm to Altoona, IA?

    The alternative route takes 86 minutes, using Bus line 60, Bus line 17.

  • Is there a direct bus between 13th St / Forest Ave, Dsm and Altoona, IA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 28 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 13th St / Forest Ave, Dsm to Altoona, IA?

    The 16 bus line goes from Dart Central Station station near 13th St / Forest Ave, Dsm in Des Moines to Dart Central Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Dart Central Station station near Altoona, IA.

  • How long does it take to travel from 13th St / Forest Ave, Dsm to Altoona, IA by bus?

    The total travel time between 13th St / Forest Ave, Dsm and Altoona, IA by bus is about 1 hr 28 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 13th St / Forest Ave, Dsm to get to Altoona, IA?

    Get on the 16 bus from the Dart Central Station stop near 13th St / Forest Ave, Dsm in Des Moines.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 13th St / Forest Ave, Dsm and Altoona, IA?

    Get off the bus at the Dart Central Station stop, which is closest to Altoona, IA.

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