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How to get from Watrous Ave / SW 14th St, Dsm to Altoona, IA by bus?

From Watrous Ave / SW 14th St, Dsm to Altoona, IA by bus

To get from Watrous Ave / SW 14th St, Dsm to Altoona, IA in Altoona, take the 8 bus from SW 14th St / Watrous Ave, Dsm station to Dart Central Station station. Next, take the 17 bus from Dart Central Station station to 34th Ave SW / Aldi, Alt station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 39 min. The bus schedule from Watrous Ave / SW 14th St, Dsm may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Altoona, IA on the Moovit app.

99min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 88
Bus - 1717
Walk to Altoona, IA
Leaves from SW 14th St / Watrous Ave, Dsm

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    SW 14th St / Watrous Ave, Dsm
    ID 2393
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Dart Central Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dart Central Station
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dart Central Station
    60 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
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to Altoona, IA
    Walk to
    Altoona, IA
    2.17 mi • 45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Watrous Ave / SW 14th St, Dsm to Altoona, IA by bus via 7 and 17

To get from Watrous Ave / SW 14th St, Dsm to Altoona, IA in Altoona, take the 7 bus from SW 9th St / Watrous Ave (Far-Side), Dsm station to Dart Central Station station. Next, take the 17 bus from Dart Central Station station to 34th Ave SW / Aldi, Alt station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 57 min. The bus schedule from Watrous Ave / SW 14th St, Dsm may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Altoona, IA on the Moovit app.

117min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 77
Bus - 1717
Walk to Altoona, IA
Leaves from SW 9th St / Watrous Ave (Far-Side), Dsm

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    SW 9th St / Watrous Ave (Far-Side), Dsm
    ID 2525
    0.54 mi • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Dart Central Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dart Central Station
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dart Central Station
    90 yd • 2 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
    32 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 Watrous Ave / SW 14th St, Dsm to Altoona, IA

The distance between Watrous Ave / SW 14th St, Dsm and Altoona, IA is approximately 15.39 mi, which can typically be travelled in 99 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Watrous Ave / SW 14th St, 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 Watrous Ave / SW 14th St, Dsm to Altoona, IA

To check the bus schedule from Watrous Ave / SW 14th St, Dsm to Altoona, IA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Watrous Ave / SW 14th St, 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.

Alternative route from Watrous Ave / SW 14th St, Dsm to Altoona, IA by bus via 7 and 17

To get from Watrous Ave / SW 14th St, Dsm to Altoona, IA in Altoona, take the 7 bus from SW 9th St / Watrous Ave (Far-Side), Dsm station to Dart Central Station station. Next, take the 17 bus from Dart Central Station station to 34th Ave SW / Aldi, Alt station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 57 min. The bus schedule from Watrous Ave / SW 14th St, Dsm may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Altoona, IA on the Moovit app.

117min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 77
Bus - 1717
Walk to Altoona, IA
Leaves from SW 9th St / Watrous Ave (Far-Side), Dsm

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    SW 9th St / Watrous Ave (Far-Side), Dsm
    ID 2525
    0.54 mi • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Dart Central Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dart Central Station
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dart Central Station
    90 yd • 2 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
    32 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 Watrous Ave / SW 14th St, Dsm to Altoona, IA?

    The fastest way takes 99 minutes, using Bus line 8, Bus line 17.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Watrous Ave / SW 14th St, Dsm to Altoona, IA?

    The alternative route takes 117 minutes, using Bus line 7, Bus line 17.

  • Is there a direct bus between Watrous Ave / SW 14th St, Dsm and Altoona, IA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 39 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Watrous Ave / SW 14th St, Dsm to Altoona, IA?

    The 8 bus line goes from SW 14th St / Watrous Ave, Dsm station near Watrous Ave / SW 14th St, Dsm in Des Moines to Dart Central Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Dart Central Station station near Altoona, IA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Watrous Ave / SW 14th St, Dsm to Altoona, IA by bus?

    The total travel time between Watrous Ave / SW 14th St, Dsm and Altoona, IA by bus is about 1 hr 39 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Watrous Ave / SW 14th St, Dsm to get to Altoona, IA?

    Get on the 8 bus from the SW 14th St / Watrous Ave, Dsm stop near Watrous Ave / SW 14th St, Dsm in Des Moines.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Watrous Ave / SW 14th St, Dsm and Altoona, IA?

    Get off the bus at the Dart Central Station stop, which is closest to Altoona, IA.