How to get from Douglas Ave / 38th St, Dsm to Altoona, IA by bus?

Douglas Ave / 38th St, Dsm to Altoona, IA - Bus Schedule

The 50 bus from Douglas Ave / 38th St, Dsm to Altoona, IA runs from 5:37 AM to 8:57 PM, with departures every 40 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 15 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Douglas Ave / 38th St, Dsm to Altoona, IA by bus

To get from Douglas Ave / 38th St, Dsm to Altoona, IA in Altoona, take the 50 bus from Douglas Ave / 37th St, 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 15 min. The bus schedule from Douglas Ave / 38th St, Dsm may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Altoona, IA on the Moovit app.

75min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5050
Bus - 1717
Walk to Altoona, IA
Leaves from Douglas Ave / 37th St, Dsm

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Douglas Ave / 37th St, Dsm
    ID 957
    90 yd • 1 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
    22 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 Douglas Ave / 38th St, Dsm to Altoona, IA

The distance between Douglas Ave / 38th St, Dsm and Altoona, IA is approximately 11.63 mi, which can typically be traveled in 75 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Douglas Ave / 38th St, 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 Douglas Ave / 38th St, Dsm to Altoona, IA

To check the bus schedule from Douglas Ave / 38th St, Dsm to Altoona, IA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Douglas Ave / 38th St, 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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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Douglas Ave / 38th St, Dsm to Altoona, IA?

    The fastest way takes 75 minutes, using Bus line 50, Bus line 17.

  • Is there a direct bus between Douglas Ave / 38th St, Dsm and Altoona, IA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total traveling time is 1 hr 15 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Douglas Ave / 38th St, Dsm to Altoona, IA?

    The 50 bus line goes from Douglas Ave / 37th St, Dsm station near Douglas Ave / 38th St, Dsm in Des Moines to Hubbell Ave / E 42nd St, Dsm station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Hubbell Ave / E 42nd St, Dsm station near Altoona, IA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Douglas Ave / 38th St, Dsm to Altoona, IA by bus?

    The total travel time between Douglas Ave / 38th St, Dsm and Altoona, IA by bus is about 1 hr 15 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Douglas Ave / 38th St, Dsm to get to Altoona, IA?

    Get on the 50 bus from the Douglas Ave / 37th St, Dsm stop near Douglas Ave / 38th St, Dsm in Des Moines.

  • Where do I get off the bus when traveling between Douglas Ave / 38th St, Dsm and Altoona, IA?

    Get off the bus at the Hubbell Ave / E 42nd St, Dsm stop, which is closest to Altoona, IA.

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