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How to get from Grand Ave / Normandy Plaza, Wdm to Altoona, IA by bus?

From Grand Ave / Normandy Plaza, Wdm to Altoona, IA by bus

To get from Grand Ave / Normandy Plaza, Wdm to Altoona, IA you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 72 bus from Grand Ave / Normandy Plaza, Wdm station to 31st St / Valley West Mall (Northbound), Wdm station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 3 bus and finally take the 17 bus from 6th Ave / Mercy Hospital, Dsm station to 34th Ave SW / Aldi, Alt station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 14 min. The bus schedule from Grand Ave / Normandy Plaza, Wdm may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Altoona, IA on the Moovit app.

134min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7272
Bus - 33
Bus - 1717
Walk to Altoona, IA
Leaves from Grand Ave / Normandy Plaza, Wdm

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Grand Ave / Normandy Plaza, Wdm
    ID 3233
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7272
    Wait for bus
    72
    Valley West Mall
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    31st St / Valley West Mall (Northbound), Wdm
    ID 456
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    31st St / Valley West Mall (Southbound), Wdm
    ID 457
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    Dart Central Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    6th Ave / Ascension St, Dsm
    ID 541
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    6th Ave / Mercy Hospital, Dsm
    ID 580
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Altoona
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    34th Ave SW / Aldi, Alt
    ID 4283
    26 min
  • 10
    Walk to Altoona, IA
    Walk to
    Altoona, IA
    2.17 mi • 45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Grand Ave / Normandy Plaza, Wdm to Altoona, IA by bus via 72, 52 and 17

To get from Grand Ave / Normandy Plaza, Wdm to Altoona, IA you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 72 bus from Grand Ave / Normandy Plaza, Wdm station to 31st St / Valley West Mall (Northbound), Wdm station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 52 bus and finally take the 17 bus from 6th Ave / Crocker St, Dsm station to 34th Ave SW / Aldi, Alt station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 14 min. The bus schedule from Grand Ave / Normandy Plaza, Wdm may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Altoona, IA on the Moovit app.

134min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7272
Bus - 5252
Bus - 1717
Walk to Altoona, IA
Leaves from Grand Ave / Normandy Plaza, Wdm

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Grand Ave / Normandy Plaza, Wdm
    ID 3233
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7272
    Wait for bus
    72
    Valley West Mall
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    31st St / Valley West Mall (Northbound), Wdm
    ID 456
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    31st St / Valley West Mall (Southbound), Wdm
    ID 457
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Dart Central Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    7th St / Crocker St, Dsm
    ID 612
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    6th Ave / Crocker St, Dsm
    ID 559
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Altoona
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    34th Ave SW / Aldi, Alt
    ID 4283
    29 min
  • 10
    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 Grand Ave / Normandy Plaza, Wdm to Altoona, IA

The distance between Grand Ave / Normandy Plaza, Wdm and Altoona, IA is approximately 23.23 mi, which can typically be travelled in 134 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Grand Ave / Normandy Plaza, Wdm 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 Grand Ave / Normandy Plaza, Wdm to Altoona, IA

To check the bus schedule from Grand Ave / Normandy Plaza, Wdm to Altoona, IA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Grand Ave / Normandy Plaza, Wdm) 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 Grand Ave / Normandy Plaza, Wdm to Altoona, IA by bus via 72, 52 and 17

To get from Grand Ave / Normandy Plaza, Wdm to Altoona, IA you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 72 bus from Grand Ave / Normandy Plaza, Wdm station to 31st St / Valley West Mall (Northbound), Wdm station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 52 bus and finally take the 17 bus from 6th Ave / Crocker St, Dsm station to 34th Ave SW / Aldi, Alt station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 14 min. The bus schedule from Grand Ave / Normandy Plaza, Wdm may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Altoona, IA on the Moovit app.

134min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7272
Bus - 5252
Bus - 1717
Walk to Altoona, IA
Leaves from Grand Ave / Normandy Plaza, Wdm

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Grand Ave / Normandy Plaza, Wdm
    ID 3233
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7272
    Wait for bus
    72
    Valley West Mall
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    31st St / Valley West Mall (Northbound), Wdm
    ID 456
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    31st St / Valley West Mall (Southbound), Wdm
    ID 457
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Dart Central Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    7th St / Crocker St, Dsm
    ID 612
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    6th Ave / Crocker St, Dsm
    ID 559
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Altoona
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    34th Ave SW / Aldi, Alt
    ID 4283
    29 min
  • 10
    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 Grand Ave / Normandy Plaza, Wdm to Altoona, IA?

    The fastest way takes 134 minutes, using Bus line 72, Bus line 3, Bus line 17.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Grand Ave / Normandy Plaza, Wdm to Altoona, IA?

    The alternative route takes 134 minutes, using Bus line 72, Bus line 52, Bus line 17.

  • Is there a direct bus between Grand Ave / Normandy Plaza, Wdm and Altoona, IA?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 14 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Grand Ave / Normandy Plaza, Wdm to Altoona, IA?

    The 72 bus line goes from Grand Ave / Normandy Plaza, Wdm station near Grand Ave / Normandy Plaza, Wdm in West Des Moines to Valley West Mall station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Valley West Mall station near Altoona, IA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Grand Ave / Normandy Plaza, Wdm to Altoona, IA by bus?

    The total travel time between Grand Ave / Normandy Plaza, Wdm and Altoona, IA by bus is about 2 hr 14 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Grand Ave / Normandy Plaza, Wdm to get to Altoona, IA?

    Get on the 72 bus from the Grand Ave / Normandy Plaza, Wdm stop near Grand Ave / Normandy Plaza, Wdm in West Des Moines.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Grand Ave / Normandy Plaza, Wdm and Altoona, IA?

    Get off the bus at the Valley West Mall stop, which is closest to Altoona, IA.