How to get from 13th St / Grand Ave, Wdm to Altoona, IA by bus?

13th St / Grand Ave, Wdm to Altoona, IA - Bus Schedule

The 72 bus from 13th St / Grand Ave, Wdm to Altoona, IA runs from 6:41 AM to 9:27 PM, with departures every 1 hr 15 min-1 hr 25 min. The trip takes about 2 hr 5 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From 13th St / Grand Ave, Wdm to Altoona, IA by bus

To get from 13th St / Grand Ave, Wdm to Altoona, IA you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 72 bus from Ashworth Rd / #1111, Wdm station to 31st St / Valley West Mall (Northbound), Wdm station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 3 bus and finally 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 2 hr 5 min. The bus schedule from 13th St / Grand Ave, Wdm may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Altoona, IA on the Moovit app.

125min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7272
Bus - 33
Bus - 1717
Walk to Altoona, IA
Leaves from Ashworth Rd / #1111, Wdm

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ashworth Rd / #1111, Wdm
    ID 4303
    550 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7272
    Wait for bus
    72
    Valley West Mall
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    31st St / Valley West Mall (Northbound), Wdm
    ID 456
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    31st St / Valley West Mall (Southbound), Wdm
    ID 457
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    Dart Central Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    6th Ave / Ascension St, Dsm
    ID 541
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    6th Ave / Mercy Hospital, Dsm
    ID 580
    50 yd • 1 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
    26 min
  • 10
    Walk to Altoona, IA
    Walk to
    Altoona, IA
    2.17 mi • 45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from 13th St / Grand Ave, Wdm to Altoona, IA by bus via 72, 52 and 17

To get from 13th St / Grand Ave, Wdm to Altoona, IA you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 72 bus from Ashworth Rd / #1111, Wdm station to 31st St / Valley West Mall (Northbound), Wdm station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 52 bus and finally 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 2 hr 5 min. The bus schedule from 13th St / Grand Ave, Wdm may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Altoona, IA on the Moovit app.

125min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7272
Bus - 5252
Bus - 1717
Walk to Altoona, IA
Leaves from Ashworth Rd / #1111, Wdm

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ashworth Rd / #1111, Wdm
    ID 4303
    550 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7272
    Wait for bus
    72
    Valley West Mall
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    31st St / Valley West Mall (Northbound), Wdm
    ID 456
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    31st St / Valley West Mall (Southbound), Wdm
    ID 457
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Dart Central Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    7th St / Crocker St, Dsm
    ID 612
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    6th Ave / Crocker St, Dsm
    ID 559
    140 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
    29 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 13th St / Grand Ave, Wdm to Altoona, IA

The distance between 13th St / Grand Ave, Wdm and Altoona, IA is approximately 20.19 mi, which can typically be travelled in 125 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 13th St / Grand Ave, 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 13th St / Grand Ave, Wdm to Altoona, IA

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from 13th St / Grand Ave, Wdm to Altoona, IA by bus via 72, 52 and 17

To get from 13th St / Grand Ave, Wdm to Altoona, IA you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 72 bus from Ashworth Rd / #1111, Wdm station to 31st St / Valley West Mall (Northbound), Wdm station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 52 bus and finally 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 2 hr 5 min. The bus schedule from 13th St / Grand Ave, Wdm may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Altoona, IA on the Moovit app.

125min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7272
Bus - 5252
Bus - 1717
Walk to Altoona, IA
Leaves from Ashworth Rd / #1111, Wdm

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ashworth Rd / #1111, Wdm
    ID 4303
    550 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7272
    Wait for bus
    72
    Valley West Mall
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    31st St / Valley West Mall (Northbound), Wdm
    ID 456
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    31st St / Valley West Mall (Southbound), Wdm
    ID 457
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Dart Central Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    7th St / Crocker St, Dsm
    ID 612
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    6th Ave / Crocker St, Dsm
    ID 559
    140 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
    29 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 13th St / Grand Ave, Wdm to Altoona, IA?

    The fastest way takes 125 minutes, using Bus line 72, Bus line 3, Bus line 17.

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

    The alternative route takes 125 minutes, using Bus line 72, Bus line 52, Bus line 17.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 5 min.

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

    The 72 bus line goes from Ashworth Rd / #1111, Wdm station near 13th St / Grand Ave, Wdm in West Des Moines to 31st St / Valley West Mall (Northbound), Wdm station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till 31st St / Valley West Mall (Northbound), Wdm station near Altoona, IA.

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

    The total travel time between 13th St / Grand Ave, Wdm and Altoona, IA by bus is about 2 hr 5 min.

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

    Get on the 72 bus from the Ashworth Rd / #1111, Wdm stop near 13th St / Grand Ave, Wdm in West Des Moines.

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

    Get off the bus at the 31st St / Valley West Mall (Northbound), Wdm stop, which is closest to Altoona, IA.

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