How to get from Beaver Ave / Madison Ave, Dsm to Altoona, IA by bus?

From Beaver Ave / Madison Ave, Dsm to Altoona, IA by bus

To get from Beaver Ave / Madison Ave, Dsm to Altoona, IA in Altoona, take the 50 bus from Douglas Ave / Beaver Ave (Far-Side), 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 22 min. The bus schedule from Beaver Ave / Madison Ave, Dsm may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Altoona, IA on the Moovit app.

82min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5050
Bus - 1717
Walk to Altoona, IA
Leaves from Douglas Ave / Beaver Ave (Far-Side), Dsm

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Douglas Ave / Beaver Ave (Far-Side), Dsm
    ID 986
    500 yd • 6 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
    24 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 Beaver Ave / Madison Ave, Dsm to Altoona, IA

The distance between Beaver Ave / Madison Ave, Dsm and Altoona, IA is approximately 12.37 mi, which can typically be travelled in 82 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Beaver Ave / Madison Ave, 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 Beaver Ave / Madison Ave, Dsm to Altoona, IA

To check the bus schedule from Beaver Ave / Madison Ave, Dsm to Altoona, IA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Beaver Ave / Madison Ave, 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 Beaver Ave / Madison Ave, Dsm to Altoona, IA?

    The fastest way takes 82 minutes, using Bus line 50, Bus line 17.

  • Is there a direct bus between Beaver Ave / Madison Ave, Dsm and Altoona, IA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 22 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Beaver Ave / Madison Ave, Dsm to Altoona, IA?

    The 50 bus line goes from Douglas Ave / Beaver Ave (Far-Side), Dsm station near Beaver Ave / Madison Ave, Dsm in Des Moines to E 42nd Street station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till E 42nd Street station near Altoona, IA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Beaver Ave / Madison Ave, Dsm to Altoona, IA by bus?

    The total travel time between Beaver Ave / Madison Ave, Dsm and Altoona, IA by bus is about 1 hr 22 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Beaver Ave / Madison Ave, Dsm to get to Altoona, IA?

    Get on the 50 bus from the Douglas Ave / Beaver Ave (Far-Side), Dsm stop near Beaver Ave / Madison Ave, Dsm in Des Moines.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Beaver Ave / Madison Ave, Dsm and Altoona, IA?

    Get off the bus at the E 42nd Street stop, which is closest to Altoona, IA.

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