How to get from Elm St / 5th St, Wdm to Drake University by bus?

From Elm St / 5th St, Wdm to Drake University by bus

To get from Elm St / 5th St, Wdm to Drake University in Des Moines, take the 72 bus from Elm St / 5th St, Wdm station to 31st St / Valley West Mall (Northbound), Wdm station. Next, take the 3 bus from 31st St / Valley West Mall (Southbound), Wdm station to University Ave / 27th St (Far-Side), Dsm station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 41 min. The bus schedule from Elm St / 5th St, Wdm may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Drake University on the Moovit app.

41min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7272
Bus - 33
Walk to Drake University
Leaves from Elm St / 5th St, Wdm

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elm St / 5th St, Wdm
    ID 1363
    10 yd • 1 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
    12 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
    University Ave / 27th St (Far-Side), Dsm
    ID 4159
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to Drake University
    Walk to
    Drake University
    2507 University Ave
    270 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Elm St / 5th St, Wdm to Drake University by bus via 11 and 60

To get from Elm St / 5th St, Wdm to Drake University in Des Moines, take the 11 bus from 4th St / Elm St, Wdm station to Ingersoll Ave / 39th St, Dsm station. Next, take the 60 bus from Ingersoll Ave / 39th St (Far-Side), Dsm station to University Ave / 27th St (Far-Side), Dsm station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 40 min. The bus schedule from Elm St / 5th St, Wdm may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Drake University on the Moovit app.

40min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1111
Bus - 6060
Walk to Drake University
Leaves from 4th St / Elm St, Wdm

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    4th St / Elm St, Wdm
    ID 4109
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1111
    Wait for bus
    11
    Dart Central Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ingersoll Ave / 39th St, Dsm
    ID 1804
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ingersoll Ave / 39th St (Far-Side), Dsm
    ID 1805
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Ingersoll/University
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    University Ave / 27th St (Far-Side), Dsm
    ID 4159
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to Drake University
    Walk to
    Drake University
    2507 University Ave
    270 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Elm St / 5th St, Wdm to Drake University

The distance between Elm St / 5th St, Wdm, Des Moines and Drake University, Des Moines is approximately 9.62 mi, which can typically be travelled in 41 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Elm St / 5th St, Wdm to Drake University by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Des Moines – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Elm St / 5th St, Wdm to Drake University

To check the bus schedule from Elm St / 5th St, Wdm to Drake University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Elm St / 5th St, Wdm) and destination (Drake University), 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Elm St / 5th St, Wdm to Drake University by bus via 11 and 60

To get from Elm St / 5th St, Wdm to Drake University in Des Moines, take the 11 bus from 4th St / Elm St, Wdm station to Ingersoll Ave / 39th St, Dsm station. Next, take the 60 bus from Ingersoll Ave / 39th St (Far-Side), Dsm station to University Ave / 27th St (Far-Side), Dsm station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 40 min. The bus schedule from Elm St / 5th St, Wdm may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Drake University on the Moovit app.

40min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1111
Bus - 6060
Walk to Drake University
Leaves from 4th St / Elm St, Wdm

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    4th St / Elm St, Wdm
    ID 4109
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1111
    Wait for bus
    11
    Dart Central Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ingersoll Ave / 39th St, Dsm
    ID 1804
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ingersoll Ave / 39th St (Far-Side), Dsm
    ID 1805
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Ingersoll/University
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    University Ave / 27th St (Far-Side), Dsm
    ID 4159
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to Drake University
    Walk to
    Drake University
    2507 University Ave
    270 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Elm St / 5th St, Wdm to Drake University?

    The fastest way takes 41 minutes, using Bus line 72, Bus line 3.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Elm St / 5th St, Wdm to Drake University?

    The alternative route takes 40 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line 60.

  • Is there a direct bus between Elm St / 5th St, Wdm and Drake University?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 41 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Elm St / 5th St, Wdm to Drake University?

    The 72 bus line goes from Elm St / 5th St, Wdm station near Elm St / 5th St, 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 Drake University in Des Moines.

  • How long does it take to travel from Elm St / 5th St, Wdm to Drake University by bus?

    The total travel time between Elm St / 5th St, Wdm in West Des Moines and Drake University in Des Moines by bus is about 41 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Elm St / 5th St, Wdm to get to Drake University?

    Get on the 72 bus from the Elm St / 5th St, Wdm stop near Elm St / 5th St, Wdm in West Des Moines.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Elm St / 5th St, Wdm and Drake University?

    Get off the bus at the Valley West Mall stop, which is closest to Drake University in Des Moines.

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