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

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

To get from Merle Hay Rd / Urbandale Ave, Dsm to Altoona, IA you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 5 bus from Merle Hay Rd / Urbandale Ave (Far-Side), Dsm station to Merle Hay Mall, Dsm station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 16 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 1 hr 53 min.

113min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 55
Bus - 1616
Bus - 1717
Walk to Altoona, IA
Leaves from Merle Hay Rd / Urbandale Ave (Far-Side), Dsm

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Merle Hay Rd / Urbandale Ave (Far-Side), Dsm
    ID 2049
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Johnston
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Merle Hay Mall, Dsm
    ID 2037
    3 min
  • 4
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    Dart Central Station
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    9th St / Crocker St, Dsm
    ID 683
    29 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    6th Ave / Crocker St, Dsm
    ID 559
    360 yd • 5 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Altoona
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    34th Ave SW / Aldi, Alt
    ID 4283
    29 min
  • 9
    Walk to Altoona, IA
    Walk to
    Altoona, IA
    2.17 mi • 45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Merle Hay Rd / Urbandale Ave, Dsm to Altoona, IA by bus via 16 and 17

To get from Merle Hay Rd / Urbandale Ave, Dsm to Altoona, IA in Altoona, take the 16 bus from Douglas Ave / 57th St, Dsm station to 9th St / Crocker St, Dsm station. Next, 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 1 hr 57 min.

117min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1616
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
    0.57 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    Dart Central Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    9th St / Crocker St, Dsm
    ID 683
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    6th Ave / Crocker St, Dsm
    ID 559
    360 yd • 5 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
    29 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 Merle Hay Rd / Urbandale Ave, Dsm to Altoona, IA

The distance between Merle Hay Rd / Urbandale Ave, Dsm and Altoona, IA is approximately 18.78 mi, which can typically be travelled in 113 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merle Hay Rd / Urbandale 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.

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Alternative route from Merle Hay Rd / Urbandale Ave, Dsm to Altoona, IA by bus via 16 and 17

To get from Merle Hay Rd / Urbandale Ave, Dsm to Altoona, IA in Altoona, take the 16 bus from Douglas Ave / 57th St, Dsm station to 9th St / Crocker St, Dsm station. Next, 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 1 hr 57 min.

117min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1616
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
    0.57 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    Dart Central Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    9th St / Crocker St, Dsm
    ID 683
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    6th Ave / Crocker St, Dsm
    ID 559
    360 yd • 5 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
    29 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 Merle Hay Rd / Urbandale Ave, Dsm to Altoona, IA?

    The fastest way takes 113 minutes, using Bus line 5, Bus line 16, Bus line 17.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Merle Hay Rd / Urbandale Ave, Dsm to Altoona, IA?

    The alternative route takes 117 minutes, using Bus line 16, Bus line 17.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 53 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Merle Hay Rd / Urbandale Ave, Dsm to Altoona, IA?

    The 5 bus line goes from Merle Hay Rd / Urbandale Ave (Far-Side), Dsm station near Merle Hay Rd / Urbandale Ave, Dsm in Des Moines to Johnston station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Johnston station near Altoona, IA.

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

    The total travel time between Merle Hay Rd / Urbandale Ave, Dsm and Altoona, IA by bus is about 1 hr 53 min.

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

    Get on the 5 bus from the Merle Hay Rd / Urbandale Ave (Far-Side), Dsm stop near Merle Hay Rd / Urbandale Ave, Dsm in Des Moines.

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

    Get off the bus at the Johnston stop, which is closest to Altoona, IA.

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