How to get from Mlk Jr Pkwy / Francis Ave, Dsm to Altoona, IA by bus?

From Mlk Jr Pkwy / Francis Ave, Dsm to Altoona, IA by bus

To get from Mlk Jr Pkwy / Francis Ave, Dsm to Altoona, IA you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 16 bus from Hickman Rd / Mlk Jr Pkwy, Dsm station to Euclid Ave / Polk County River Place, Dsm station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 50 bus and finally 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 20 min. The bus schedule from Mlk Jr Pkwy / Francis Ave, Dsm may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Altoona, IA on the Moovit app.

80min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1616
Bus - 5050
Bus - 1717
Walk to Altoona, IA
Leaves from Hickman Rd / Mlk Jr Pkwy, Dsm

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hickman Rd / Mlk Jr Pkwy, Dsm
    ID 4168
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    Merle Hay Mall
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Euclid Ave / Polk County River Place, Dsm
    ID 3415
    5 min
  • 4
    Bus - 5050
    Wait for bus
    50
    E 42nd Street
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hubbell Ave / E 42nd St, Dsm
    ID 1237
    18 min
  • 6
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Altoona
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    34th Ave SW / Aldi, Alt
    ID 4283
    5 min
  • 8
    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 / Francis Ave, Dsm to Altoona, IA

The distance between Mlk Jr Pkwy / Francis Ave, Dsm and Altoona, IA is approximately 11.68 mi, which can typically be travelled in 80 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mlk Jr Pkwy / Francis 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.

Bus schedule from Mlk Jr Pkwy / Francis Ave, Dsm to Altoona, IA

To check the bus schedule from Mlk Jr Pkwy / Francis Ave, Dsm to Altoona, IA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Mlk Jr Pkwy / Francis Ave, 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 Mlk Jr Pkwy / Francis Ave, Dsm to Altoona, IA?

    The fastest way takes 80 minutes, using Bus line 16, Bus line 50, Bus line 17.

  • Is there a direct bus between Mlk Jr Pkwy / Francis Ave, Dsm and Altoona, IA?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 20 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Mlk Jr Pkwy / Francis Ave, Dsm to Altoona, IA?

    The 16 bus line goes from Hickman Rd / Mlk Jr Pkwy, Dsm station near Mlk Jr Pkwy / Francis Ave, Dsm in Des Moines to Merle Hay Mall station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Merle Hay Mall station near Altoona, IA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Mlk Jr Pkwy / Francis Ave, Dsm to Altoona, IA by bus?

    The total travel time between Mlk Jr Pkwy / Francis Ave, Dsm and Altoona, IA by bus is about 1 hr 20 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Mlk Jr Pkwy / Francis Ave, Dsm to get to Altoona, IA?

    Get on the 16 bus from the Hickman Rd / Mlk Jr Pkwy, Dsm stop near Mlk Jr Pkwy / Francis Ave, Dsm in Des Moines.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Mlk Jr Pkwy / Francis Ave, Dsm and Altoona, IA?

    Get off the bus at the Merle Hay Mall stop, which is closest to Altoona, IA.

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