How to get from Mlk Jr Pkwy / Prospect Rd, Dsm to Altoona, IA by bus?

Mlk Jr Pkwy / Prospect Rd, Dsm to Altoona, IA - Bus Schedule

The 16 bus from Mlk Jr Pkwy / Prospect Rd, Dsm to Altoona, IA runs from 5:39 AM to 10:56 PM, with departures every 15-55 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 18 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Mlk Jr Pkwy / Prospect Rd, Dsm to Altoona, IA by bus

To get from Mlk Jr Pkwy / Prospect Rd, 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. The bus schedule from Mlk Jr Pkwy / Prospect Rd, Dsm may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Altoona, IA on the Moovit app.

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 Rd, 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 Rd, Dsm to Altoona, IA by bus via 50 and 17

To get from Mlk Jr Pkwy / Prospect Rd, 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. The bus schedule from Mlk Jr Pkwy / Prospect Rd, Dsm may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Altoona, IA on the Moovit app.

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 Rd, Dsm to Altoona, IA

The distance between Mlk Jr Pkwy / Prospect Rd, Dsm and Altoona, IA is approximately 11.27 mi, which can typically be traveled in 78 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mlk Jr Pkwy / Prospect Rd, 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 / Prospect Rd, Dsm to Altoona, IA

To check the bus schedule from Mlk Jr Pkwy / Prospect Rd, Dsm to Altoona, IA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Mlk Jr Pkwy / Prospect Rd, 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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Alternative route from Mlk Jr Pkwy / Prospect Rd, Dsm to Altoona, IA by bus via 50 and 17

To get from Mlk Jr Pkwy / Prospect Rd, 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. The bus schedule from Mlk Jr Pkwy / Prospect Rd, Dsm may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Altoona, IA on the Moovit app.

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 Rd, 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 Rd, 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 Rd, Dsm and Altoona, IA?

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

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

    The 16 bus line goes from Euclid Ave / Polk County River Place, Dsm station near Mlk Jr Pkwy / Prospect Rd, Dsm in Des Moines to Hubbell Ave / E 42nd St, Dsm station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Hubbell Ave / E 42nd St, Dsm station near Altoona, IA.

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

    The total travel time between Mlk Jr Pkwy / Prospect Rd, Dsm and Altoona, IA by bus is about 1 hr 18 min.

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

    Get on the 16 bus from the Euclid Ave / Polk County River Place, Dsm stop near Mlk Jr Pkwy / Prospect Rd, Dsm in Des Moines.

  • Where do I get off the bus when traveling between Mlk Jr Pkwy / Prospect Rd, Dsm and Altoona, IA?

    Get off the bus at the Hubbell Ave / E 42nd St, Dsm stop, which is closest to Altoona, IA.

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