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How to get from Merle Hay Rd / Urbandale Ave (Far-Side), Dsm to Drake University by bus?

From Merle Hay Rd / Urbandale Ave (Far-Side), Dsm to Drake University by bus

To get from Merle Hay Rd / Urbandale Ave (Far-Side), Dsm to Drake University in Des Moines, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 5 bus from Merle Hay Rd / Urbandale Ave (Far-Side), Dsm station to Merle Hay Mall, Dsm station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 16 bus and finally take the 60 bus from University Ave / 11th St, Dsm station to University Ave / 28th St, Dsm station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 47 min. The bus schedule from Merle Hay Rd / Urbandale Ave (Far-Side), Dsm may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Drake University on the Moovit app.

47min
Bus - 55
Bus - 1616
Bus - 6060
Walk to Drake University
Leaves from Merle Hay Rd / Urbandale Ave (Far-Side), Dsm

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Merle Hay Rd / Urbandale Ave (Far-Side), Dsm
  • 2
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Johnston
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Merle Hay Mall, Dsm
    ID 2037
    3 min
  • 4
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    Dart Central Station
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    University Ave / 11th St, Dsm
    ID 3009
    26 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    University Ave / 11th St, Dsm
    ID 3741
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    University/Ingersoll
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    University Ave / 28th St, Dsm
    ID 2551
    4 min
  • 9
    Walk to Drake University
    Walk to
    Drake University
    2507 University Ave
    240 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Merle Hay Rd / Urbandale Ave (Far-Side), Dsm to Drake University by bus via 50, 14 and 60

To get from Merle Hay Rd / Urbandale Ave (Far-Side), Dsm to Drake University in Des Moines, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 50 bus from Douglas Ave / 57th St, Dsm station to Douglas Ave / Beaver Ave (Far-Side), Dsm station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 14 bus and finally take the 60 bus from University Ave / Mlk Jr Pkwy, Dsm station to University Ave / 28th St, Dsm station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min. The bus schedule from Merle Hay Rd / Urbandale Ave (Far-Side), Dsm may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Drake University on the Moovit app.

42min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5050
Bus - 1414
Bus - 6060
Walk to Drake University
Leaves from Douglas Ave / 57th St, Dsm

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Douglas Ave / 57th St, Dsm
    ID 981
    0.54 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5050
    Wait for bus
    50
    E 42nd Street
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Douglas Ave / Beaver Ave (Far-Side), Dsm
    ID 986
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Beaver Ave / Douglas Ave (Far-Side), Dsm
    ID 3829
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1414
    Wait for bus
    14
    Dart Central Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mlk Jr Pkwy / University Ave (Far-Side), Dsm
    ID 2083
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    University Ave / Mlk Jr Pkwy, Dsm
    ID 3019
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    University/Ingersoll
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    University Ave / 28th St, Dsm
    ID 2551
    2 min
  • 10
    Walk to Drake University
    Walk to
    Drake University
    2507 University Ave
    240 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Merle Hay Rd / Urbandale Ave (Far-Side), Dsm to Drake University

The distance between Merle Hay Rd / Urbandale Ave (Far-Side), Dsm, Des Moines and Drake University, Des Moines is approximately 8.31 mi, which can typically be travelled in 47 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merle Hay Rd / Urbandale Ave (Far-Side), Dsm 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 Merle Hay Rd / Urbandale Ave (Far-Side), Dsm to Drake University

To check the bus schedule from Merle Hay Rd / Urbandale Ave (Far-Side), Dsm to Drake University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Merle Hay Rd / Urbandale Ave (Far-Side), Dsm) 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 Merle Hay Rd / Urbandale Ave (Far-Side), Dsm to Drake University by bus via 50, 14 and 60

To get from Merle Hay Rd / Urbandale Ave (Far-Side), Dsm to Drake University in Des Moines, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 50 bus from Douglas Ave / 57th St, Dsm station to Douglas Ave / Beaver Ave (Far-Side), Dsm station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 14 bus and finally take the 60 bus from University Ave / Mlk Jr Pkwy, Dsm station to University Ave / 28th St, Dsm station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min. The bus schedule from Merle Hay Rd / Urbandale Ave (Far-Side), Dsm may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Drake University on the Moovit app.

42min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5050
Bus - 1414
Bus - 6060
Walk to Drake University
Leaves from Douglas Ave / 57th St, Dsm

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Douglas Ave / 57th St, Dsm
    ID 981
    0.54 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5050
    Wait for bus
    50
    E 42nd Street
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Douglas Ave / Beaver Ave (Far-Side), Dsm
    ID 986
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Beaver Ave / Douglas Ave (Far-Side), Dsm
    ID 3829
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1414
    Wait for bus
    14
    Dart Central Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mlk Jr Pkwy / University Ave (Far-Side), Dsm
    ID 2083
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    University Ave / Mlk Jr Pkwy, Dsm
    ID 3019
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    University/Ingersoll
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    University Ave / 28th St, Dsm
    ID 2551
    2 min
  • 10
    Walk to Drake University
    Walk to
    Drake University
    2507 University Ave
    240 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Merle Hay Rd / Urbandale Ave (Far-Side), Dsm to Drake University?

    The fastest way takes 47 minutes, using Bus line 5, Bus line 16, Bus line 60.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Merle Hay Rd / Urbandale Ave (Far-Side), Dsm to Drake University?

    The alternative route takes 42 minutes, using Bus line 50, Bus line 14, Bus line 60.

  • Is there a direct bus between Merle Hay Rd / Urbandale Ave (Far-Side), Dsm and Drake University in Des Moines?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 47 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Merle Hay Rd / Urbandale Ave (Far-Side), Dsm to Drake University in Des Moines?

    The 5 bus line goes from Johnston station near Merle Hay Rd / Urbandale Ave (Far-Side), Dsm to Merle Hay Mall, Dsm station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Merle Hay Mall, Dsm station near Drake University in Des Moines.

  • How long does it take to travel from Merle Hay Rd / Urbandale Ave (Far-Side), Dsm to Drake University in Des Moines by bus?

    The total travel time between Merle Hay Rd / Urbandale Ave (Far-Side), Dsm and Drake University in Des Moines by bus is about 47 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Merle Hay Rd / Urbandale Ave (Far-Side), Dsm to get to Drake University in Des Moines?

    Get on the 5 bus from the Johnston stop near Merle Hay Rd / Urbandale Ave (Far-Side), Dsm in Des Moines.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Merle Hay Rd / Urbandale Ave (Far-Side), Dsm and Drake University in Des Moines?

    Get off the bus at the Merle Hay Mall, Dsm stop, which is closest to Drake University in Des Moines.

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