How to get from Ankeny to Des Moines by bus?

From Ankeny to Des Moines by bus

To get from Ankeny to Des Moines in Des Moines, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 98 bus from SE Oralabor Rd / SE Pdi Pl, Ank station to Dmacc Blvd / Lot L P&R, Ank station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 98 bus and finally take the 15 bus from 6th Ave / Grand Ave (Far-Side), Dsm station to E Euclid Ave / Oxford St (Far-Side), Dsm station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min.

65min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 9898
Bus - 9898
Bus - 1515
Leaves from SE Oralabor Rd / SE Pdi Pl, Ank

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    SE Oralabor Rd / SE Pdi Pl, Ank
    ID 4057
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9898
    Wait for bus
    98
    Dmacc Ankeny
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dmacc Blvd / Lot L P&R, Ank
    ID 3911
    5 min
  • 4
    Bus - 9898
    Wait for bus
    98
    Ankeny Express
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Grand Ave / 5th Ave (Far-Side), Dsm
    ID 3434
    31 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    6th Ave / Grand Ave (Far-Side), Dsm
    ID 4219
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    Park Fair Mall
  • 8
    Ride to bus station E Euclid Ave / Oxford St (Far-Side), Dsm
    Ride to bus station
    E Euclid Ave / Oxford St (Far-Side), Dsm
    ID 1426
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Ankeny to Des Moines

The distance between Ankeny, Des Moines and Des Moines, Des Moines is approximately 23.74 mi, which can typically be travelled in 65 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ankeny to Des Moines by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Des Moines – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Ankeny

Ankeny is located at Ankeny, Des Moines and the nearest public transit station is SE Oralabor Rd / SE Pdi Pl, Ank.

Bus stations close to Ankeny:

  • SE Oralabor Rd / SE Pdi Pl, Ank
  • SE Oralabor Rd / SE Peachtree Dr, Ank
  • SE Oralabor Rd / Four Seasons Dr (Far-Side), Ank

Public transit stations close to Des Moines, Des Moines

Des Moines is located at Des Moines, Des Moines and the nearest public transit station is Euclid Ave / 4th St, Dsm.

Bus stations close to Des Moines:

  • Euclid Ave / 4th St, Dsm
  • E Douglas Ave / Cornell St, Dsm
  • E Euclid Ave / Cornell St (Far-Side), Dsm

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Ankeny to Des Moines?

    The fastest way takes 65 minutes, using Bus line 98, Bus line 98, Bus line 15.

  • Is there a direct bus between Ankeny and Des Moines in Des Moines?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 5 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Ankeny to Des Moines in Des Moines?

    The 98 bus line goes from SE Oralabor Rd / SE Pdi Pl, Ank station near Ankeny to Dmacc Ankeny station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Dmacc Ankeny station near Des Moines in Des Moines

  • How long does it take to travel from Ankeny to Des Moines in Des Moines by bus?

    The total travel time between Ankeny and Des Moines in Des Moines by bus is about 1 hr 5 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Ankeny to get to Des Moines in Des Moines?

    Get on the 98 bus from the SE Oralabor Rd / SE Pdi Pl, Ank stop near Ankeny in Des Moines.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Ankeny and Des Moines in Des Moines?

    Get off the bus at the Dmacc Ankeny stop, which is closest to Des Moines in Des Moines.