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How to get from Merle Hay Rd / Ovid Ave, Dsm to Altoona, IA by bus?

From Merle Hay Rd / Ovid Ave, Dsm to Altoona, IA by bus

To get from Merle Hay Rd / Ovid Ave, Dsm to Altoona, IA in Altoona, take the 50 bus from Douglas Ave / 57th 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 28 min.

88min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5050
Bus - 1717
Walk to Altoona, IA
Leaves from Douglas Ave / 57th St, Dsm

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Douglas Ave / 57th St, Dsm
    ID 981
    670 yd • 8 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
    28 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 Merle Hay Rd / Ovid Ave, Dsm to Altoona, IA

The distance between Merle Hay Rd / Ovid Ave, Dsm and Altoona, IA is approximately 13.44 mi, which can typically be travelled in 88 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merle Hay Rd / Ovid 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.

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Merle Hay Rd / Ovid Ave, Dsm to Altoona, IA?

    The fastest way takes 88 minutes, using Bus line 50, Bus line 17.

  • Is there a direct bus between Merle Hay Rd / Ovid 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 Merle Hay Rd / Ovid Ave, Dsm to Altoona, IA?

    The 50 bus line goes from Douglas Ave / 57th St, Dsm station near Merle Hay Rd / Ovid Ave, Dsm in Des Moines to E 42nd Street station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till E 42nd Street station near Altoona, IA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Merle Hay Rd / Ovid Ave, Dsm to Altoona, IA by bus?

    The total travel time between Merle Hay Rd / Ovid Ave, Dsm and Altoona, IA by bus is about 1 hr 28 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Merle Hay Rd / Ovid Ave, Dsm to get to Altoona, IA?

    Get on the 50 bus from the Douglas Ave / 57th St, Dsm stop near Merle Hay Rd / Ovid Ave, Dsm in Des Moines.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Merle Hay Rd / Ovid Ave, Dsm and Altoona, IA?

    Get off the bus at the E 42nd Street stop, which is closest to Altoona, IA.