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How to get from 6th Ave / Boston Ave (Far-Side), Dsm to Altoona, IA by bus?

From 6th Ave / Boston Ave (Far-Side), Dsm to Altoona, IA by bus

To get from 6th Ave / Boston Ave (Far-Side), Dsm to Altoona, IA in Altoona, take the 15 bus from 6th Ave / Boston Ave (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 6th Ave / Boston Ave (Far-Side), Dsm may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Altoona, IA on the Moovit app.

86min
Bus - 1515
Bus - 1717
Walk to Altoona, IA
Leaves from 6th Ave / Boston Ave (Far-Side), Dsm

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    6th Ave / Boston Ave (Far-Side), Dsm
  • 2
    Bus - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    Dart Central Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    6th Ave / Ascension St, Dsm
    ID 541
    6 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 6th Ave / Boston Ave (Far-Side), Dsm to Altoona, IA by bus via 50 and 17

To get from 6th Ave / Boston Ave (Far-Side), Dsm to Altoona, IA in Altoona, take the 50 bus from Euclid Ave / 5th Ave, Dsm station to Hubbell Ave / E 42nd St, Dsm station. Next, 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 1 hr 14 min. The bus schedule from 6th Ave / Boston Ave (Far-Side), Dsm may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Altoona, IA on the Moovit app.

74min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5050
Bus - 1717
Walk to Altoona, IA
Leaves from Euclid Ave / 5th Ave, Dsm

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Euclid Ave / 5th Ave, Dsm
    ID 2959
    740 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5050
    Wait for bus
    50
    E 42nd Street
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hubbell Ave / E 42nd St, Dsm
    ID 1237
    13 min
  • 4
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Altoona
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    34th Ave SW / Aldi, Alt
    ID 4283
    5 min
  • 6
    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 6th Ave / Boston Ave (Far-Side), Dsm to Altoona, IA

The distance between 6th Ave / Boston Ave (Far-Side), Dsm and Altoona, IA is approximately 12.06 mi, which can typically be travelled in 86 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 6th Ave / Boston Ave (Far-Side), 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 6th Ave / Boston Ave (Far-Side), Dsm to Altoona, IA

To check the bus schedule from 6th Ave / Boston Ave (Far-Side), Dsm to Altoona, IA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (6th Ave / Boston Ave (Far-Side), 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.

Alternative route from 6th Ave / Boston Ave (Far-Side), Dsm to Altoona, IA by bus via 50 and 17

To get from 6th Ave / Boston Ave (Far-Side), Dsm to Altoona, IA in Altoona, take the 50 bus from Euclid Ave / 5th Ave, Dsm station to Hubbell Ave / E 42nd St, Dsm station. Next, 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 1 hr 14 min. The bus schedule from 6th Ave / Boston Ave (Far-Side), Dsm may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Altoona, IA on the Moovit app.

74min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5050
Bus - 1717
Walk to Altoona, IA
Leaves from Euclid Ave / 5th Ave, Dsm

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Euclid Ave / 5th Ave, Dsm
    ID 2959
    740 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5050
    Wait for bus
    50
    E 42nd Street
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hubbell Ave / E 42nd St, Dsm
    ID 1237
    13 min
  • 4
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Altoona
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    34th Ave SW / Aldi, Alt
    ID 4283
    5 min
  • 6
    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 6th Ave / Boston Ave (Far-Side), Dsm to Altoona, IA?

    The fastest way takes 86 minutes, using Bus line 15, Bus line 17.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 6th Ave / Boston Ave (Far-Side), Dsm to Altoona, IA?

    The alternative route takes 74 minutes, using Bus line 50, Bus line 17.

  • Is there a direct bus between 6th Ave / Boston Ave (Far-Side), Dsm and Altoona, IA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 26 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 6th Ave / Boston Ave (Far-Side), Dsm to Altoona, IA?

    The 15 bus line goes from Dart Central Station station near 6th Ave / Boston Ave (Far-Side), Dsm in 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 6th Ave / Boston Ave (Far-Side), Dsm to Altoona, IA by bus?

    The total travel time between 6th Ave / Boston Ave (Far-Side), Dsm and Altoona, IA by bus is about 1 hr 26 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 6th Ave / Boston Ave (Far-Side), Dsm to get to Altoona, IA?

    Get on the 15 bus from the Dart Central Station stop near 6th Ave / Boston Ave (Far-Side), Dsm in Des Moines.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 6th Ave / Boston Ave (Far-Side), Dsm and Altoona, IA?

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