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

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

To get from Mlk Jr Pkwy / Prospect Dr (Far-Side), Dsm to Altoona, IA you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 16 bus from Mlk Jr Pkwy / Prospect Dr (Far-Side), 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 18 min.

78min
Bus - 1616
Bus - 5050
Bus - 1717
Walk to Altoona, IA
Leaves from Mlk Jr Pkwy / Prospect Dr (Far-Side), Dsm

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Mlk Jr Pkwy / Prospect Dr (Far-Side), Dsm
  • 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
    4 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

Alternative route from Mlk Jr Pkwy / Prospect Dr (Far-Side), Dsm to Altoona, IA by bus via 50 and 17

To get from Mlk Jr Pkwy / Prospect Dr (Far-Side), Dsm to Altoona, IA in Altoona, take the 50 bus from Douglas Ave / 27th 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 26 min.

86min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5050
Bus - 1717
Walk to Altoona, IA
Leaves from Douglas Ave / 27th St, Dsm

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Douglas Ave / 27th St, Dsm
    ID 997
    0.72 mi • 15 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
    20 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 Mlk Jr Pkwy / Prospect Dr (Far-Side), Dsm to Altoona, IA

The distance between Mlk Jr Pkwy / Prospect Dr (Far-Side), Dsm and Altoona, IA is approximately 11.27 mi, which can typically be travelled in 78 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mlk Jr Pkwy / Prospect Dr (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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Mlk Jr Pkwy / Prospect Dr (Far-Side), Dsm to Altoona, IA by bus via 50 and 17

To get from Mlk Jr Pkwy / Prospect Dr (Far-Side), Dsm to Altoona, IA in Altoona, take the 50 bus from Douglas Ave / 27th 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 26 min.

86min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5050
Bus - 1717
Walk to Altoona, IA
Leaves from Douglas Ave / 27th St, Dsm

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Douglas Ave / 27th St, Dsm
    ID 997
    0.72 mi • 15 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
    20 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 78 minutes, using Bus line 16, Bus line 50, Bus line 17.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Mlk Jr Pkwy / Prospect Dr (Far-Side), Dsm to Altoona, IA?

    The alternative route takes 86 minutes, using Bus line 50, Bus line 17.

  • Is there a direct bus between Mlk Jr Pkwy / Prospect Dr (Far-Side), Dsm and Altoona, IA?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 18 min.

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

    The 16 bus line goes from Merle Hay Mall station near Mlk Jr Pkwy / Prospect Dr (Far-Side), Dsm in Des Moines to Euclid Ave / Polk County River Place, Dsm station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Euclid Ave / Polk County River Place, Dsm station near Altoona, IA.

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

    The total travel time between Mlk Jr Pkwy / Prospect Dr (Far-Side), Dsm and Altoona, IA by bus is about 1 hr 18 min.

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

    Get on the 16 bus from the Merle Hay Mall stop near Mlk Jr Pkwy / Prospect Dr (Far-Side), Dsm in Des Moines.

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

    Get off the bus at the Euclid Ave / Polk County River Place, Dsm stop, which is closest to Altoona, IA.

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