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How to get from Mlk Jr Pkwy / Forest Ave (Far-Side), Dsm to Altoona, IA by bus?

From Mlk Jr Pkwy / Forest Ave (Far-Side), Dsm to Altoona, IA by bus

To get from Mlk Jr Pkwy / Forest Ave (Far-Side), Dsm to Altoona, IA in Altoona, take the 60 bus from University Ave / Mlk Jr Pkwy, 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 27 min.

87min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6060
Bus - 1717
Walk to Altoona, IA
Leaves from University Ave / Mlk Jr Pkwy, Dsm

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    University Ave / Mlk Jr Pkwy, Dsm
    ID 4510
    430 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Ingersoll/University
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    6th Ave / Ascension St, Dsm
    ID 541
    4 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
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Public transit directions from Mlk Jr Pkwy / Forest Ave (Far-Side), Dsm to Altoona, IA

The distance between Mlk Jr Pkwy / Forest Ave (Far-Side), Dsm and Altoona, IA is approximately 11.75 mi, which can typically be travelled in 87 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mlk Jr Pkwy / Forest 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.

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Mlk Jr Pkwy / Forest Ave (Far-Side), Dsm to Altoona, IA?

    The fastest way takes 87 minutes, using Bus line 60, Bus line 17.

  • Is there a direct bus between Mlk Jr Pkwy / Forest 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 27 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Mlk Jr Pkwy / Forest Ave (Far-Side), Dsm to Altoona, IA?

    The 60 bus line goes from University Ave / Mlk Jr Pkwy, Dsm station near Mlk Jr Pkwy / Forest Ave (Far-Side), Dsm in Des Moines to Ingersoll/University station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Ingersoll/University station near Altoona, IA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Mlk Jr Pkwy / Forest Ave (Far-Side), Dsm to Altoona, IA by bus?

    The total travel time between Mlk Jr Pkwy / Forest Ave (Far-Side), Dsm and Altoona, IA by bus is about 1 hr 27 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Mlk Jr Pkwy / Forest Ave (Far-Side), Dsm to get to Altoona, IA?

    Get on the 60 bus from the University Ave / Mlk Jr Pkwy, Dsm stop near Mlk Jr Pkwy / Forest Ave (Far-Side), Dsm in Des Moines.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Mlk Jr Pkwy / Forest Ave (Far-Side), Dsm and Altoona, IA?

    Get off the bus at the Ingersoll/University stop, which is closest to Altoona, IA.