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How to get from Westown Pkwy / 42nd St, Wdm to Drake University by bus?

From Westown Pkwy / 42nd St, Wdm to Drake University by bus

To get from Westown Pkwy / 42nd St, Wdm to Drake University in Des Moines, take the 52 bus from University Ave / 42nd St (Far-Side), Wdm station to 7th St / Crocker St, Dsm station. Next, take the 3 bus from 6th Ave / Crocker St, Dsm station to University Ave / 28th St, Dsm station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 38 min. The bus schedule from Westown Pkwy / 42nd St, Wdm may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Drake University on the Moovit app.

38min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5252
Bus - 33
Walk to Drake University
Leaves from University Ave / 42nd St (Far-Side), Wdm

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    University Ave / 42nd St (Far-Side), Wdm
    ID 3668
    570 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Dart Central Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    7th St / Crocker St, Dsm
    ID 612
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    6th Ave / Crocker St, Dsm
    ID 559
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    Valley West Mall
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    University Ave / 28th St, Dsm
    ID 2551
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to Drake University
    Walk to
    Drake University
    2507 University Ave
    240 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Westown Pkwy / 42nd St, Wdm to Drake University by bus via 72 and 3

To get from Westown Pkwy / 42nd St, Wdm to Drake University in Des Moines, take the 72 bus from Westown Pkwy / Valley West Dr (Far-Side), 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 42 min. The bus schedule from Westown Pkwy / 42nd St, Wdm may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Drake University on the Moovit app.

42min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7272
Bus - 33
Walk to Drake University
Leaves from Westown Pkwy / Valley West Dr (Far-Side), Wdm

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westown Pkwy / Valley West Dr (Far-Side), Wdm
    ID 2814
    0.57 mi • 12 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
    2 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
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Public transit directions from Westown Pkwy / 42nd St, Wdm to Drake University

The distance between Westown Pkwy / 42nd St, Wdm, Des Moines and Drake University, Des Moines is approximately 10.35 mi, which can typically be travelled in 38 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Westown Pkwy / 42nd 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 Westown Pkwy / 42nd St, Wdm to Drake University

To check the bus schedule from Westown Pkwy / 42nd St, Wdm to Drake University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Westown Pkwy / 42nd 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.

Alternative route from Westown Pkwy / 42nd St, Wdm to Drake University by bus via 72 and 3

To get from Westown Pkwy / 42nd St, Wdm to Drake University in Des Moines, take the 72 bus from Westown Pkwy / Valley West Dr (Far-Side), 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 42 min. The bus schedule from Westown Pkwy / 42nd St, Wdm may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Drake University on the Moovit app.

42min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7272
Bus - 33
Walk to Drake University
Leaves from Westown Pkwy / Valley West Dr (Far-Side), Wdm

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westown Pkwy / Valley West Dr (Far-Side), Wdm
    ID 2814
    0.57 mi • 12 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
    2 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Westown Pkwy / 42nd St, Wdm to Drake University?

    The fastest way takes 38 minutes, using Bus line 52, Bus line 3.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Westown Pkwy / 42nd St, Wdm to Drake University?

    The alternative route takes 42 minutes, using Bus line 72, Bus line 3.

  • Is there a direct bus between Westown Pkwy / 42nd St, Wdm and Drake University?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 38 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Westown Pkwy / 42nd St, Wdm to Drake University?

    The 52 bus line goes from University Ave / 42nd St (Far-Side), Wdm station near Westown Pkwy / 42nd St, Wdm in West Des Moines to Dart Central Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Dart Central Station station near Drake University in Des Moines.

  • How long does it take to travel from Westown Pkwy / 42nd St, Wdm to Drake University by bus?

    The total travel time between Westown Pkwy / 42nd St, Wdm in West Des Moines and Drake University in Des Moines by bus is about 38 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Westown Pkwy / 42nd St, Wdm to get to Drake University?

    Get on the 52 bus from the University Ave / 42nd St (Far-Side), Wdm stop near Westown Pkwy / 42nd St, Wdm in West Des Moines.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Westown Pkwy / 42nd St, Wdm and Drake University?

    Get off the bus at the Dart Central Station stop, which is closest to Drake University in Des Moines.

  • When is the last bus from Westown Pkwy / 42nd St, Wdm to Drake University?

    The last bus from Westown Pkwy / 42nd St, Wdm in West Des Moines to Drake University in Des Moines is the JORDAN CREEK line. It leaves the University Ave / 42nd St (Far-Side), Wdm stop at 1:47 PM.