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

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

To get from Hickman Rd / Mlk Jr Pkwy (Far-Side), 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 Hickman Rd / Mlk Jr Pkwy (Far-Side), 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
    40 yd • 1 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 Hickman Rd / Mlk Jr Pkwy (Far-Side), Dsm to Altoona, IA

The distance between Hickman Rd / Mlk Jr Pkwy (Far-Side), Dsm and Altoona, IA is approximately 11.66 mi, which can typically be travelled in 80 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Hickman Rd / Mlk Jr Pkwy (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.

Bus schedule from Hickman Rd / Mlk Jr Pkwy (Far-Side), Dsm to Altoona, IA

To check the bus schedule from Hickman Rd / Mlk Jr Pkwy (Far-Side), Dsm to Altoona, IA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Hickman Rd / Mlk Jr Pkwy (Far-Side), 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 Hickman Rd / Mlk Jr Pkwy (Far-Side), 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 Hickman Rd / Mlk Jr Pkwy (Far-Side), 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 Hickman Rd / Mlk Jr Pkwy (Far-Side), Dsm to Altoona, IA?

    The 16 bus line goes from Hickman Rd / Mlk Jr Pkwy, Dsm station near Hickman Rd / Mlk Jr Pkwy (Far-Side), 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 Hickman Rd / Mlk Jr Pkwy (Far-Side), Dsm to Altoona, IA by bus?

    The total travel time between Hickman Rd / Mlk Jr Pkwy (Far-Side), Dsm and Altoona, IA by bus is about 1 hr 20 min.

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

    Get on the 16 bus from the Hickman Rd / Mlk Jr Pkwy, Dsm stop near Hickman Rd / Mlk Jr Pkwy (Far-Side), Dsm in Des Moines.

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

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

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